How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDEM849 - Block &1 does not return any records to save in the STO Demand table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDEM -

• Message number: 849

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM849 - Block &1 does not return any records to save in the STO Demand table ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM849 Block &1 does not return any records to save in the STO Demand table typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the demand planning process, particularly related to Stock Transport Orders (STO).
  Cause:
  
  
  No Data in the Block: The error indicates that the specified block (identified by &1) does not contain any records that can be saved in the STO Demand table. This could happen if:
  
  The block is empty or has not been populated with relevant demand data.
  The data selection criteria for the block do not match any existing records.
  There may be issues with the data extraction or transfer process that prevents records from being populated.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the demand planning settings that prevent the correct data from being fetched or processed.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: Missing or incorrect master data (like material master, location master, etc.) can lead to the absence of records in the demand block.
  
  
  Planning Version: The planning version being used may not have any active data or may not be set up correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Block: Verify the block configuration and ensure that it is set up correctly to pull the necessary data. Check if the block is supposed to contain data and if the data selection criteria are correct.
  
  
  Data Population: Ensure that the relevant demand data is being populated in the block. You may need to run the planning run or data extraction processes again to populate the block with the necessary records.
  
  
  Review Master Data: Check the master data for the materials and locations involved. Ensure that all necessary master data is correctly maintained and active.
  
  
  Planning Version: Confirm that you are using the correct planning version and that it contains the necessary data. If needed, switch to a different version that has the required records.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the data is being lost or not being populated. This may involve looking at the relevant function modules or reports that handle the demand planning process.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review 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/SDP96 (for planning book) to analyze the data in the blocks.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.