How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDEM_GEN_SRV105 - Error when calculating scaling factor (location &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDEM_GEN_SRV -

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Error when calculating scaling factor (location &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM_GEN_SRV105 - Error when calculating scaling factor (location &1) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM_GEN_SRV105 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with calculating the scaling factor for a specific location. This error can arise due to various reasons, including data inconsistencies, configuration issues, or problems with the underlying planning data.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be missing or inconsistent data for the location specified in the error message. This could include missing master data, such as product or location data.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the APO system can lead to errors during calculations. This includes settings related to planning areas, key figures, or planning books.
  Planning Data Issues: The planning data for the location may not be properly set up or may contain errors, such as incorrect key figure values or missing historical data.
  Locking Issues: If the data is being accessed or modified by another process, it may lead to temporary locking issues that can trigger this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that all necessary master data for the location is complete and accurate. This includes checking the product master, location master, and any relevant planning data.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings for the planning area and key figures are correct. This may involve checking the settings in the SAP APO configuration transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/SDP1 for planning areas).
  Analyze Planning Data: Look into the planning data for the specific location. Check for any anomalies or missing data that could affect the scaling factor calculation.
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the relevant data. If locks are found, you may need to wait for the other processes to complete or resolve any issues causing the locks.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use the consistency check tools available in SAP APO to identify and resolve any inconsistencies in the planning data.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP1 (for planning area settings), /SAPAPO/MC62 (for key figure settings), and /SAPAPO/OM17 (for master data).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for APO, which provides detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation, as they can provide deeper insights into system logs and performance issues.