How To Fix /SAPAPO/SDP_PAR021 - Automatic parallelization for SNP Propagaton not possible

/SAPAPO/SDP_PAR021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SDP_PAR -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Automatic parallelization for SNP Propagaton not possible

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/SAPAPO/SDP_PAR021 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP_PAR021 indicates that automatic parallelization for SNP (Supply Network Planning) propagation is not possible. This error typically arises in the context of the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module in SAP, particularly when dealing with SNP planning runs.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Insufficient Resources: The system may not have enough resources (like memory or processing power) to perform parallel processing.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SNP or APO that prevent parallel processing from being enabled.
  Data Locking: If data is locked by another process or user, it can prevent parallel execution.
  Incompatible Settings: Certain settings in the planning run or the planning area may not be compatible with parallel processing.
  Version or Patch Issues: There may be bugs or limitations in the version of SAP APO you are using.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can try the following steps:
  
  Check System Resources: Ensure that the