How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDEM142 - Error when reading data from BI (product &1; date &2), see below

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDEM -

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Error when reading data from BI (product &1; date &2), see below

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM142 - Error when reading data from BI (product &1; date &2), see below ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM142 typically indicates an issue when the system is trying to read data from the Business Intelligence (BI) system for a specific product and date. This error can occur in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when it attempts to access data that is either missing, incorrectly formatted, or not available in the BI system.
  Causes:
  
  Data Availability: The data for the specified product and date may not exist in the BI system.
  Data Extraction Issues: There may be issues with the data extraction process from the source system to the BI system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data in the BI system.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data that prevent it from being read correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration problems in the APO or BI settings that affect data retrieval.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Availability: Verify that the data for the specified product and date exists in the BI system. You can do this by running queries or reports in the BI system.
  Review Data Extraction: Ensure that the data extraction process from the source system to the BI system is functioning correctly. Check for any errors in the data load process.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the required data in the BI system.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the data in the BI system to identify and resolve any discrepancies or errors.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings in both the APO and BI systems to ensure they are set up correctly for data retrieval.
  Logs and Traces: Check the application logs and traces for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context about the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for both APO and BI for guidance on data integration and troubleshooting.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error message details and any relevant logs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.