How To Fix /SAPAPO/PE_METH_CLD005 - Error when extending GUID to location number and product number via MDL

/SAPAPO/PE_METH_CLD005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PE_METH_CLD -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Error when extending GUID to location number and product number via MDL

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/SAPAPO/PE_METH_CLD005 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE_METH_CLD005 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue related to extending the GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) to a location number and product number via the Master Data Load (MDL) process. This error can arise due to various reasons, and here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The location or product master data may not exist in the system, leading to the inability to extend the GUID.
  Incorrect Data Format: The data being loaded may not conform to the expected format or structure, causing the process to fail.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the successful extension of the GUID.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the MDL process may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database locks