How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDEM132 - Error during generation of step for new BOD assignment (see appl. log)

/SAPAPO/PDEM132 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDEM -

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Error during generation of step for new BOD assignment (see appl. log)

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/SAPAPO/PDEM132 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM132 typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue during the generation of a step for a new Business Object (BOD) assignment. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for troubleshooting and resolving the issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that the system is trying to process.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the APO system can lead to errors during the generation of steps.
  Missing or Incorrect BOD Assignments: If the BOD assignments are not correctly defined or are missing, it can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations for the user trying to perform the action can also trigger this error.
  System Performance Issues: If the system is under heavy load or if there are performance issues, it may not be able