How To Fix /SAPAPO/SDP_SB008 - Specify the replenishment lead time forecast error level

/SAPAPO/SDP_SB008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SDP_SB -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Specify the replenishment lead time forecast error level

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/SAPAPO/SDP_SB008 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP_SB008 indicates that there is an issue with the replenishment lead time forecast error level in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically in the Supply Network Planning (SNP) or Demand Planning (DP) areas. This error typically arises when the system requires a specification of the forecast error level for replenishment lead time but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error often occurs when the forecast error level for replenishment lead time has not been defined in the planning book or in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the product or location may not have the necessary settings for replenishment lead time.
  Planning Book Settings: The planning book being used may not have the required characteristics or key figures set up correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Planning Book Configuration:
  
  Go to the planning book that you are using