How To Fix /SCMB/MC_PB_DEF169 - Calculation run &1 failed; NLQ calculation wasn't possible

/SCMB/MC_PB_DEF169 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/MC_PB_DEF -

• Message number: 169

• Message text: Calculation run &1 failed; NLQ calculation wasn't possible

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/SCMB/MC_PB_DEF169 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCMB/MC_PB_DEF169 Calculation run &1 failed; NLQ calculation wasn't possible typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or Supply Chain Management (SCM) when there is an issue with the calculation run for a planning scenario. The NLQ (Network Load Quantity) calculation is a part of the planning process that helps in determining the load on resources in a network.
  Causes:
  
  Data Issues: Missing or incorrect master data (e.g., resources, locations, products) can lead to calculation failures.
  Configuration Problems: Incorrect settings in the planning area or planning book can cause the NLQ calculation to fail.
  Resource Availability: If the resources required for the calculation are not available or are incorrectly defined, it can lead to this error.
  Locks or Conflicts: If another process is locking the data or if there are conflicts in the planning run, it may prevent the NLQ calculation from completing.
  Technical Issues: Bugs or issues