How To Fix /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS086 - Trip lengths/periods: &1/&2 no Cust. entry ("Initialize Base Values")

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS -

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Trip lengths/periods: &1/&2 no Cust. entry ("Initialize Base Values")

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS086 - Trip lengths/periods: &1/&2 no Cust. entry ("Initialize Base Values") ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS086 indicates that there is an issue with the trip lengths or periods in the context of the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, the message states that there is no customer entry for the specified trip lengths/periods.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when the system is trying to initialize base values for a planning object, but it cannot find the necessary customer-specific entries for the specified trip lengths or periods. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The required configuration for trip lengths or periods has not been set up in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data related to transportation or planning.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings in the transportation planning or logistics execution may not align with the expected values.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant customizing settings in the SAP system (usually under Logistics or Transportation Management).
  Ensure that the trip lengths and periods are correctly defined and that there are entries for the specified values.
  
  
  
  Maintain Master Data:
  
  Verify that the necessary master data (such as transportation lanes, shipping points, etc.) is correctly maintained.
  Check if there are any missing entries in the relevant tables that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Initialize Base Values:
  
  If you are trying to initialize base values, ensure that you have the correct parameters and that the system can access the necessary data.
  You may need to run the initialization process again after correcting any missing entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or process you are working with to ensure that all prerequisites are met.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes and Patches:
  
  Look for any SAP Notes or patches that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on how to resolve it.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning book) or /SAPAPO/MC62 (for maintaining master data) to check and maintain the relevant data.
  Tables: Familiarize yourself with relevant tables such as /SAPAPO/TPR (for trip lengths) or other related tables that store configuration and master data.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the initialization process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS086.