How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDEM201 - Specified value for 'cal_scale' is not valid (valid values:F4 Help)

/SAPAPO/PDEM201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDEM -

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Specified value for 'cal_scale' is not valid (valid values:F4 Help)

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/SAPAPO/PDEM201 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM201 indicates that there is an issue with the value specified for the parameter cal_scale in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises when the value provided does not match the expected or valid values defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Value: The value entered for cal_scale is not one of the valid options recognized by the system. This could be due to a typo, incorrect data entry, or misunderstanding of the valid options.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the APO system may not be set up correctly, leading to the acceptance of only certain values for cal_scale.
  Data Type Mismatch: The value provided may not match the expected data type (e.g., string vs. integer).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Valid Values: Use the F4 help (value help) in the input field to see the valid values for cal_scale. Ensure that the value you are trying to enter