How To Fix /SAPAPO/PINV097 - Data source for hist. data fut. BOD is not defined in service profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PINV -

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Data source for hist. data fut. BOD is not defined in service profile

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PINV097 - Data source for hist. data fut. BOD is not defined in service profile ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PINV097 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the service profile in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically related to the historical data for future Business Object Data (BOD). This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a defined data source for historical data in the service profile being used.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data Source: The most common cause of this error is that the data source for historical data is not defined in the service profile.
  Incorrect Configuration: The service profile may not be correctly configured to include the necessary data sources for the planning area.
  Profile Assignment: The service profile assigned to the planning area or the planning object may not have the required settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Service Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/SDP94 (or the relevant transaction for service profile maintenance).
  Select the service profile that is being used and check the configuration.
  Ensure that the data source for historical data is defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Define Data Source:
  
  If the data source is missing, you will need to define it. This can typically be done in the service profile settings.
  Make sure to include the appropriate data source for historical data in the service profile.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Area Settings:
  
  Check the planning area settings to ensure that it is correctly linked to the service profile.
  You can do this in the transaction code /SAPAPO/MP30 (or the relevant transaction for planning area maintenance).
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported from another system, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of APO you are using for any additional configuration steps or requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error message.
  APO Documentation: Review the official SAP APO documentation for detailed information on service profiles and data sources.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SAPAPO/PINV097 error and ensure that the service profile is correctly configured to handle historical data for future BODs.