How To Fix /SAPAPO/PE_APO118 - Entries of Limited Service Loss Reason Not Saved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PE_APO -

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Entries of Limited Service Loss Reason Not Saved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE_APO118 - Entries of Limited Service Loss Reason Not Saved ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE_APO118 Entries of Limited Service Loss Reason Not Saved typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there are issues related to the configuration or data integrity of service loss reasons in the system. This error indicates that the system was unable to save entries related to limited service loss reasons, which are often used in planning scenarios to account for service disruptions or inefficiencies.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: The service loss reasons may not be properly configured in the system. This could include missing entries or incorrect settings in the relevant customizing tables.
  Data Integrity Problems: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data or transaction data that the system relies on to save the entries.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to save changes related to service loss reasons.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database constraints or system performance problems, that prevent the saving of entries.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Verify that the service loss reasons are correctly configured in the system. This can be done by navigating to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and checking the settings under the APO module.
  Ensure that all necessary entries are present and correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Review the master data and transaction data for any inconsistencies or missing entries that could be causing the issue.
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 or /SAPAPO/SDP95 to analyze the planning data and identify any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to perform the action that is resulting in the error. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the system.
  
  
  
  Technical Troubleshooting:
  
  If the issue persists, check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any related error messages that could provide more context.
  Consult with your technical team to investigate any potential database or performance issues that may be affecting the system.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform tests to ensure that the entries can now be saved without triggering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for APO to understand the configuration and usage of service loss reasons.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.