How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDEM848 - Block &1 does not return any records to save in the SD Demand table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDEM -

• Message number: 848

• Message text: Block &1 does not return any records to save in the SD Demand table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM848 - Block &1 does not return any records to save in the SD Demand table ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM848 Block &1 does not return any records to save in the SD Demand table typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the data being processed for Sales and Distribution (SD) demand.
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Availability: The block specified in the error message does not have any records that meet the criteria for saving in the SD Demand table. This could be due to:
  
  No relevant sales orders or forecasts being available for the specified block.
  Filters or selection criteria applied that exclude all records.
  Data not being transferred correctly from the source system to APO.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent the correct data from being fetched or processed.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: Missing or incorrect master data (like material master, customer master, etc.) can lead to the absence of records.
  
  
  Time Period: The time period for which the demand is being calculated may not have any relevant data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Availability: Verify that there are indeed records in the source system (like SAP ERP) that should be transferred to APO. Check for:
  
  Sales orders
  Forecasts
  Other relevant demand data
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria or filters applied in the demand planning process are correct and not overly restrictive.
  
  
  Master Data Verification: Check the master data for the materials and customers involved. Ensure that all necessary data is correctly maintained and active.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in APO related to demand planning and ensure they are set up correctly. This includes checking the planning area, planning version, and other relevant settings.
  
  
  Time Period Check: Ensure that the time period for which you are trying to save demand data is valid and contains relevant records.
  
  
  Logs and Traces: Check the application logs and traces for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  Reprocessing: If the issue is due to a temporary data inconsistency, reprocessing the demand planning run might resolve the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for demand planning) or /SAPAPO/SDP94N (for the new version) to analyze demand data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for APO and demand planning for more detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or APO support team for further investigation.