How To Fix /SAPAPO/SDP_TLBGUI101 - Report cannot be started when the new TLB planning is in use

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SDP_TLBGUI -

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Report cannot be started when the new TLB planning is in use

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP_TLBGUI101 - Report cannot be started when the new TLB planning is in use ?

  The error message /SAPAPO/SDP_TLBGUI101 Report cannot be started in SAP typically occurs when there are issues related to the configuration or execution of the TLB (Transportation Load Builder) planning process in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error can arise when the new TLB planning is being used, and it may be due to several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the TLB report.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues with the configuration of the TLB settings in the system.
  Missing or Incomplete Data: Required master data or transaction data may be missing or incomplete, preventing the report from executing.
  System Settings: The system may not be properly set up to handle the new TLB planning process.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the transport layer or system performance.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the report has the necessary authorizations. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Review TLB Configuration: Go through the TLB configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure everything is set up correctly. This includes checking the planning area, planning version, and other relevant settings.
  Validate Master Data: Ensure that all required master data (e.g., locations, products, transportation lanes) is complete and correctly maintained in the system.
  Check for Notes and Patches: Look for any SAP Notes or patches that may address known issues with the TLB report. You can search the SAP Support Portal for relevant notes.
  System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to TLB planning for any specific prerequisites or configuration steps that may have been overlooked.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP_TLB for TLB planning and /SAPAPO/SDP_TLBGUI for the GUI interface.
  SAP Notes: Regularly check for SAP Notes related to TLB and APO for updates or fixes.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /SAPAPO/SDP_TLBGUI101 Report cannot be started error.