How To Fix APO_BAPI_SPP014 - Release status not specified, 'RELOK' used

APO_BAPI_SPP014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APO_BAPI_SPP - Messages in SPP BAPIs

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Release status not specified, 'RELOK' used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APO_BAPI_SPP014 - Release status not specified, 'RELOK' used ?

  The SAP error message "APO_BAPI_SPP014 Release status not specified, 'RELOK' used" typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when working with the Supply Network Planning (SNP) or Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) modules. This error indicates that a release status for a planning object (like a product or a location) has not been specified, and the system defaults to using 'RELOK' (which stands for "Release OK").
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Release Status: The primary cause of this error is that the planning object being processed does not have a defined release status. This can happen if the object was not properly set up in the system or if there was an oversight during the planning process.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent the release status from being correctly assigned or recognized.
  Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistencies in master data or transactional data can lead