How To Fix /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER068 - Transportation resource &1: Piecewise linear cost function not possible

/SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER068 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER -

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Transportation resource &1: Piecewise linear cost function not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER068 - Transportation resource &1: Piecewise linear cost function not possible ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER068 indicates that there is an issue with the transportation resource in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, the error states that a piecewise linear cost function is not possible for the specified transportation resource.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Invalid Cost Function Definition: The cost function for the transportation resource may not be defined correctly. Piecewise linear cost functions require specific parameters and conditions to be met.
  
  
  Incompatible Resource Settings: The transportation resource may have settings or characteristics that are incompatible with the piecewise linear cost function.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the master data for the transportation resource, such as cost parameters, capacity, or other relevant attributes.
  
  
  Modeling Errors: There could be errors in how the transportation resource is modeled in the system, leading to the inability to apply a