How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR172 - Reading of demand data is switched off, no display in BI reports

/SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR -

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Reading of demand data is switched off, no display in BI reports

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR172 - Reading of demand data is switched off, no display in BI reports ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR172 indicates that the reading of demand data is switched off, which means that the demand data is not being displayed in Business Intelligence (BI) reports. This can occur in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when certain settings or configurations are not properly set.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The demand data reading might be disabled in the configuration settings of the APO system.
  Data Source Issues: The data source for the demand data might not be correctly set up or activated.
  Authorization Issues: Users may not have the necessary authorizations to view the demand data.
  Data Transfer Issues: There may be issues with the data transfer from the APO system to the BI system, leading to the demand data not being available for reporting.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the APO system and check the configuration settings related to demand planning and reporting.
  Ensure that the demand data reading is enabled in