How To Fix /SAPAPO/PINV120 - Use only aggregates when reading demand history from BW

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PINV -

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Use only aggregates when reading demand history from BW

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PINV120 - Use only aggregates when reading demand history from BW ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PINV120 indicates that there is an issue with reading demand history from the BW (Business Warehouse) system in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises when the system attempts to read detailed demand history data instead of using aggregated data, which is required for certain planning functions in APO.
  Cause:
  
  Data Source Configuration: The error often occurs when the data source in BW is not configured to provide aggregated data. APO expects to work with aggregates for performance reasons and to ensure that the data is suitable for planning purposes.
  Planning Area Settings: The planning area may not be set up correctly to utilize aggregates, or the aggregates may not be defined properly.
  Data Availability: There may be a lack of available aggregated data in the BW system, which can happen if the data has not been loaded or if the aggregation process has not been executed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Aggregate Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the aggregates are defined in the planning area. You can do this by navigating to the planning area settings in the SAP APO system.
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/SDP94 to check the aggregates and ensure they are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Load Aggregated Data:
  
  If aggregates are not available, you may need to run the data load process to populate the aggregates in BW. This can be done using the relevant data extraction and loading processes in BW.
  Ensure that the data is being aggregated correctly in BW before it is sent to APO.
  
  
  
  Review Data Source:
  
  Check the data source configuration in BW to ensure it is set to provide aggregated data. You may need to adjust the settings or create a new data source that provides the required aggregates.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Area Settings:
  
  Verify that the planning area is correctly configured to use aggregates. This includes checking the settings for the key figures and ensuring that they are set to use the appropriate aggregation levels.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific recommendations or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/SDP94: To check and manage aggregates.
  /SAPAPO/MC62: To view and manage planning area settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring aggregates in APO.
  
  
  Performance Considerations: Using aggregates is crucial for performance in APO, as it reduces the amount of data processed during planning runs.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SAPAPO/PINV120 error and ensure that your APO system can read demand history from BW correctly using aggregates.