How To Fix SOP013 - No separation rate has been defined for version &1 in company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOP - Messages for Stock Option Accounting

• Message number: 013

• Message text: No separation rate has been defined for version &1 in company code &2

What causes this issue?

The system is trying to read the value defined in Customizing for the
annual forfeiture rate.

System Response

No value could be found in company code &V2& for simulation version
&V1& for grant date &V3&.
The system has therefore taken the value zero as the annual forfeiture
rate.

How to fix this error?

If you want the system to use a value other than zero, define this
value in Customizing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOP013 - No separation rate has been defined for version &1 in company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message SOP013 indicates that there is no separation rate defined for a specific version in a particular company code. This error typically arises in the context of Sales and Operations Planning (SOP) when trying to execute planning functions that require a separation rate.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to run a planning transaction that requires a separation rate, but none has been defined for the specified version and company code.
  The separation rate is used to determine how to separate or allocate quantities between different categories (e.g., sales, production, etc.) in the planning process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SOP013 error, you need to define a separation rate for the specified version and company code. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: Logistics -> Sales and Distribution -> Sales Planning -> SOP -> Maintain Separation Rates.
  
  
  
  Define the Separation Rate:
  
  In the Maintain Separation Rates screen, you will need to enter the relevant version and company code.
  Define the separation rates as required for your planning needs. This typically involves specifying how much of the total quantity should be allocated to different categories.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the necessary data, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Planning Transaction:
  
  After defining the separation rate, try to re-run the planning transaction that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SOP1 for Sales and Operations Planning or SOP2 for planning layout to access relevant planning functions.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on how to set up and manage separation rates in SOP.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings in SAP.
  Testing: After making changes, it is advisable to test the planning process to ensure that the separation rates are functioning as expected.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Sales and Operations Planning.