How To Fix /SCDL/ADAPTER_MP106 - Error reading subitems

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/ADAPTER_MP -

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Error reading subitems

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/ADAPTER_MP106 - Error reading subitems ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/ADAPTER_MP106 Error reading subitems typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with reading subitems in a data structure, such as during the processing of a planning run or data extraction.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data or transactional data that the system is trying to read.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration in the planning area or data source settings can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data.
  Technical Issues: There could be a problem with the underlying database or the SAP system itself, such as a temporary outage or performance issue.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Integrity:
  
  Verify that all relevant master data (e.g., materials, locations) and transactional data (e.g., orders, forecasts) are complete and correctly maintained.
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) to check for missing or inconsistent data.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the planning area and data source configurations are set up correctly. Check the settings in transaction /SAPAPO/SDP94 or similar relevant transactions.
  Validate that the data extraction settings are correct and that the data sources are properly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data. This can be checked using transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Monitor System Performance:
  
  Check for any ongoing system issues or performance bottlenecks. Use transaction SM21 to review system logs for any related errors or warnings.
  If the issue persists, consider restarting the relevant background jobs or processes.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including the context in which it occurred.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP94, SM21, SU53, and others that may help in diagnosing the issue.
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to SCM/APO for best practices in data management and configuration.
  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 the root cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.