How To Fix /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK021 - Parallel processing is not activated for service &1 and method &2

/SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Parallel processing is not activated for service &1 and method &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK021 - Parallel processing is not activated for service &1 and method &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK021 indicates that parallel processing is not activated for a specific service and method in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system. This error typically arises when the system attempts to execute a service that is expected to run in parallel, but the necessary configuration for parallel processing is not set up.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The parallel processing feature for the specified service and method has not been activated in the system settings.
  Service/Method Not Supported: The service or method you are trying to use may not support parallel processing, or it may require specific settings to be enabled.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization restrictions preventing the activation of parallel processing for the specified service and method.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate Parallel Processing:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to the relevant section for APO and look for settings related to parallel processing.
  Ensure that the service and