How To Fix /SAPAPO/SDP_MD021 - Cost function Profile &1 is not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SDP_MD -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Cost function Profile &1 is not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP_MD021 - Cost function Profile &1 is not available ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP_MD021 Cost function Profile &1 is not available typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when dealing with the Supply Network Planning (SNP) or Demand Planning (DP) modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specified cost function profile, which is essential for certain planning processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Function Profile: The specified cost function profile (denoted by &1 in the error message) does not exist in the system. This could be due to it not being created, being deleted, or being incorrectly referenced in the planning configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The planning area or planning book may be incorrectly configured, leading to references to non-existent profiles.
  Transport Issues: If the cost function profile was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profile Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/MC62 (for Cost Function Profiles) and check if the profile with the name specified in the error message exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it or correct the reference in your planning configuration.
  
  
  
  Create or Adjust Cost Function Profile:
  
  If the profile is missing, create a new cost function profile using the appropriate settings for your planning requirements.
  If the profile exists but is not configured correctly, adjust its settings as needed.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Area Configuration:
  
  Check the planning area configuration to ensure that it correctly references the cost function profile.
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/MC8A to review and adjust the planning area settings.
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  If the profile was supposed to be transported from another system, ensure that the transport request included the necessary objects and that they have been activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on creating and managing cost function profiles.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/MC62: To manage cost function profiles.
  /SAPAPO/MC8A: To manage planning area settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify cost function profiles.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the necessary cost function profile is available for your planning processes in SAP APO.