How To Fix /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS026 - The sum of the weighting factors for trip length &1 is not equal to 100

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: The sum of the weighting factors for trip length &1 is not equal to 100

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS026 - The sum of the weighting factors for trip length &1 is not equal to 100 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS026 indicates that there is an issue with the weighting factors for trip lengths in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, the error states that the sum of the weighting factors for a given trip length (denoted by &1) does not equal 100. This is a common issue when configuring transportation planning or heuristics in SAP APO.
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Weighting Factors: The weighting factors assigned to different trip lengths do not add up to 100%. This can happen if the values were manually entered or modified incorrectly.
  Missing Weighting Factors: If some trip lengths do not have any weighting factors assigned, it can lead to an imbalance in the total.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the transportation planning settings or in the master data related to trip lengths.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Weighting Factors:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP APO where the weighting factors for trip lengths are defined.
  Verify that all the weighting factors for the trip lengths in question are correctly defined and that their sum equals 100%.
  
  
  
  Adjust Values:
  
  If the sum does not equal 100%, adjust the values of the weighting factors accordingly. Ensure that the total adds up to 100% after making changes.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data related to the transportation planning process. Ensure that all necessary trip lengths have been defined and that their corresponding weighting factors are set.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making adjustments, run a test scenario to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the planning runs as expected.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Support:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct values or how to configure them, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/TPVS (Transportation Planning) or /SAPAPO/MC62 (Maintain Trip Lengths) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on configuring trip lengths and weighting factors.
  Training and Resources: Consider training sessions or resources on SAP APO configuration to better understand how to manage these settings effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that your weighting factors are correctly configured.