How To Fix APO_BAPI384 - You cannot use the template PPM and the template PDS at the same time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APO_BAPI - Message Class for APO BAPIs

• Message number: 384

• Message text: You cannot use the template PPM and the template PDS at the same time

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to create or change orders with template PPM and
orders with template PDS within a call of method
"ManufactOrderAPS.CreateFromTemplate".

System Response

Processing of the method was terminated. No data was updated.

How to fix this error?

Within a call of the method, maintain either only orders with template
PPM or only orders with template PDS.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APO_BAPI384 - You cannot use the template PPM and the template PDS at the same time ?

  The SAP error message APO_BAPI384 indicates that there is a conflict between the use of a Production Planning Master (PPM) and a Production Data Structure (PDS) in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to use both templates simultaneously for a particular planning object, which is not allowed in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Simultaneous Use: The system does not allow the simultaneous use of PPM and PDS for the same planning object. This is because PPM is used for planning at a higher level, while PDS is used for detailed planning.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the APO system that are not aligned, leading to this conflict.
  Data Inconsistency: There might be inconsistencies in the master data or planning data that are causing the system to misinterpret the templates being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take