How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDEM146 - Indicator for VCL inconsistent in current/last BoD (&1)

/SAPAPO/PDEM146 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDEM -

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Indicator for VCL inconsistent in current/last BoD (&1)

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/SAPAPO/PDEM146 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM146 Indicator for VCL inconsistent in current/last BoD (&1) typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when dealing with the Demand Planning (DP) module. This error indicates that there is an inconsistency in the indicator for the VCL (Volume Control Level) in the current or last version of the Plan of Demand (BoD - Basis of Demand).
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The error usually arises when there are discrepancies in the data related to the VCL settings between different versions of the BoD.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data, such as incorrect or missing settings for the VCL.
  Planning Version Conflicts: If multiple planning versions are being used, inconsistencies can occur if the VCL indicators are not aligned across these versions.
  Data Transfer Issues: Problems during data transfer or updates can lead to inconsistencies in the indicators.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check VCL Settings: Review the