How To Fix /SAPAPO/PE138 - No service list for process block &1 exists in planning profile &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PE -

• Message number: 138

• Message text: No service list for process block &1 exists in planning profile &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE138 - No service list for process block &1 exists in planning profile &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE138 No service list for process block &1 exists in planning profile &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the planning profile configuration, specifically related to the process blocks and their associated service lists.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Service List: The error indicates that there is no service list defined for the specified process block in the given planning profile. This can happen if the configuration for the planning profile is incomplete or if the service list was not created or assigned correctly.
  Incorrect Process Block: The process block specified in the error message may not be valid or may not have been set up properly in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the overall configuration of the planning profile or the process chain that is being used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/PPDS or the relevant configuration area in SAP APO.
  Navigate to the planning profile settings and verify that the process block specified in the error message is correctly defined.
  Ensure that a service list is assigned to the process block in the planning profile.
  
  
  
  Create or Assign Service List:
  
  If a service list does not exist for the specified process block, you will need to create one.
  Use transaction code /SAPAPO/PLP1 to create or modify the service list.
  Ensure that the service list is correctly linked to the process block in the planning profile.
  
  
  
  Validate Process Block:
  
  Check if the process block name is correct and exists in the system.
  If necessary, create a new process block or modify the existing one to ensure it meets the requirements.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the production environment correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to planning profiles and process blocks for any additional guidance or best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/PLP1 for service lists and /SAPAPO/PPDS for planning profile settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that your planning profile is correctly configured with the necessary service lists for the process blocks.