How To Fix /SAPAPO/RBA135 - Enter penalty costs; the relevant field is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RBA -

• Message number: 135

• Message text: Enter penalty costs; the relevant field is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RBA135 - Enter penalty costs; the relevant field is empty ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RBA135 Enter penalty costs; the relevant field is empty typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when working with the Supply Network Planning (SNP) or Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) modules. This error indicates that a required field for penalty costs is not filled in, which is necessary for the planning process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The penalty cost field is not populated in the relevant master data or planning object. This could be due to incomplete configuration or data entry.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the planning area or the relevant planning object may not be set up correctly to handle penalty costs.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from another system or module, there may have been an issue that resulted in missing penalty cost information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant master data (e.g., product master, location master) and ensure that the penalty costs are entered correctly.
  For products, check the product master data in the APO system and ensure that the penalty cost fields are filled.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Area Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the planning area in APO and verify that the penalty cost fields are included and correctly configured.
  Ensure that the planning area is set up to handle penalty costs.
  
  
  
  Data Entry:
  
  If you are entering data manually, ensure that you fill in all required fields, including penalty costs, before executing the planning run.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Transfer Issues:
  
  If data is being transferred from another system (like SAP ERP), check the data transfer process to ensure that penalty costs are being correctly transferred and populated in the APO system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on penalty costs in your version of SAP APO.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MC90 (for planning book) or /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for SNP planning) to access relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view and edit the relevant master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP APO for further assistance.