How To Fix /SAPAPO/RSP_OM138 - Error: Processing the same restriction &2 in matrix &1

/SAPAPO/RSP_OM138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RSP_OM -

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Error: Processing the same restriction &2 in matrix &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RSP_OM138 - Error: Processing the same restriction &2 in matrix &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RSP_OM138 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the restrictions defined in a planning matrix. This error indicates that the same restriction is being processed multiple times within the same matrix, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by:
  
  Duplicate Restrictions: The same restriction is defined more than once in the planning matrix. This can happen due to incorrect configuration or data entry.
  Matrix 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the way the matrix is set up, leading to the same restriction being referenced multiple times.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Matrix Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration of the planning matrix in SAP APO.
  Review the restrictions defined in the matrix to identify any duplicates.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicates:
  
  If you find that the same restriction is defined multiple times, remove the duplicates to ensure that each restriction