How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDEM111 - BI source system not found or contains errors

/SAPAPO/PDEM111 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDEM -

• Message number: 111

• Message text: BI source system not found or contains errors

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/SAPAPO/PDEM111 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM111 BI source system not found or contains errors typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the Business Intelligence (BI) source system configuration or connectivity. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The BI source system may not be properly configured in the APO system. This could include missing entries in the relevant tables or incorrect settings.
  
  
  Connectivity Issues: There may be network or connectivity issues between the APO system and the BI source system, preventing data retrieval.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user or system may not have the necessary authorizations to access the BI source system.
  
  
  Data Transfer Errors: There could be issues with the data transfer process, such as errors in the data extraction or transformation.
  
  
  BI Source System Not Active: The BI source system may not be active or may