How To Fix /SAPAPO/PPDS_SMOY002 - Create simsession has failed (Process terminated)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PPDS_SMOY -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Create simsession has failed (Process terminated)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPDS_SMOY002 - Create simsession has failed (Process terminated) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPDS_SMOY002 Create simsession has failed (Process terminated) typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), specifically within the Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) module. This error indicates that the system encountered an issue while trying to create a simulation session, which is essential for running simulations in the planning process.
  Causes:
  
  System Resource Issues: The error may arise due to insufficient system resources, such as memory or processing power, which can lead to the termination of the process.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the APO system or in the planning area can lead to failures in creating simulation sessions.
  Data Issues: Inconsistent or corrupted master data, such as material master records, production versions, or planning data, can cause the simulation session creation to fail.
  Locking Issues: If another process is locking the resources needed for the simulation session, it may lead to a failure.
  Transport Issues: If there are issues with the transport of data or configurations, it can lead to inconsistencies that cause this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check System Resources: Monitor the system's memory and CPU usage. If resources are low, consider optimizing the system or increasing the resources available.
  Review Configuration: Verify the configuration settings in the APO system, especially those related to the planning area and simulation settings. Ensure that they are correctly set up.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the master data and planning data. Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/TSM to check for inconsistencies.
  Check for Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks that might be preventing the creation of the simulation session. If locks are found, investigate and resolve them.
  Review Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into what went wrong during the session creation.
  Recreate the Session: If the issue persists, try to delete any existing simulation sessions and recreate them to see if that resolves the issue.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SMO for simulation management and SM21 for system logs.
  SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP Support with detailed logs and error messages for further assistance.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for PP/DS to understand the configuration and operational guidelines better.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error related to the creation of simulation sessions in SAP APO.