How To Fix /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES016 - Temporary storage is empty. Therefore, no insert possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Temporary storage is empty. Therefore, no insert possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES016 - Temporary storage is empty. Therefore, no insert possible ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES016 Temporary storage is empty. Therefore, no insert possible typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is trying to perform an operation that requires data to be present in a temporary storage area, but that area is empty.
  Cause:
  
  Data Not Loaded: The temporary storage may not have been populated with the necessary data before the operation was attempted. This can happen if the data loading process was not executed or if it failed.
  Incorrect Sequence of Operations: The operation that requires data in temporary storage may be executed before the data is actually loaded into that storage.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent data from being loaded into temporary storage.
  Data Deletion: The data in temporary storage may have been deleted or cleared before the operation was attempted.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Loading: Ensure that the data loading process (e.g., from SAP ERP to APO) has been executed successfully. You can check the relevant data transfer jobs and logs to confirm that data has been loaded into the temporary storage.
  Review Process Sequence: Verify that the operations are being executed in the correct sequence. Ensure that any prerequisite steps that populate the temporary storage are completed before the operation that is failing.
  Re-run Data Load: If the data is missing, re-run the data load process to populate the temporary storage. This may involve executing specific data transfer jobs or running the relevant planning functions.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that they are set up correctly for data loading and processing.
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about why the temporary storage is empty.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/OM17 (for checking the data transfer) or /SAPAPO/MC62 (for monitoring the planning process) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on troubleshooting.
  Documentation: Review the SAP APO documentation for details on data loading processes and temporary storage management.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or APO support team for further assistance.