How To Fix /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_SMI008 - No data loaded: cannot perform simulation

/SCF/CL_MESSAGES_SMI008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_SMI -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: No data loaded: cannot perform simulation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_SMI008 - No data loaded: cannot perform simulation ?

  The SAP error message /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_SMI008 No data loaded: cannot perform simulation typically occurs in the context of the SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to perform a simulation because there is no data available for the specified planning area or scenario.
  Causes:
  
  No Data Loaded: The most common cause is that the required data has not been loaded into the planning area. This could be due to a failure in the data extraction or loading process.
  Incorrect Planning Area: The planning area you are trying to simulate may not have any data associated with it.
  Data Selection Issues: There may be filters or selection criteria applied that result in no data being available for the simulation.
  Data Activation Issues: Sometimes, data may be loaded but not activated, making it unavailable for simulations.
  Time Period Issues: The time period selected for the