How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDEM331 - No Scaling performed for Timebucket with Period &1 and Stocking Loc. &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDEM -

• Message number: 331

• Message text: No Scaling performed for Timebucket with Period &1 and Stocking Loc. &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM331 - No Scaling performed for Timebucket with Period &1 and Stocking Loc. &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM331 indicates that no scaling was performed for a specific time bucket and stocking location in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises in the context of demand planning or supply network planning when the system is unable to scale the planned quantities for a given time period and location.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The error can occur if there is missing or incorrect data related to the time bucket or stocking location. This could include missing master data, such as product or location data, or incorrect configuration settings.
  
  
  No Demand or Supply: If there is no demand or supply planned for the specified time bucket and stocking location, the system may not perform any scaling.
  
  
  Scaling Configuration: The scaling settings in the planning book or the planning area may not be configured correctly, leading to the inability to scale the planned quantities.
  
  
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not have the necessary data or may be inactive.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that the master data for the product and stocking location is complete and accurate. This includes checking the product master, location master, and any relevant planning parameters.
  
  
  Review Demand and Supply: Verify that there is actual demand or supply data for the specified time bucket and stocking location. If there is no data, consider adjusting the planning parameters or adding relevant data.
  
  
  Scaling Configuration: Review the scaling configuration in the planning book or planning area. Ensure that the scaling settings are correctly defined and that the relevant key figures are set up for scaling.
  
  
  Planning Version: Check the planning version being used. Ensure that it is active and contains the necessary data for the time bucket and stocking location in question.
  
  
  Run Planning Functions: If applicable, run the relevant planning functions (e.g., heuristic, optimizer) to regenerate the planning data and see if the error persists.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for demand planning) or /SAPAPO/MC90 (for planning book configuration) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.