How To Fix APOC_OC_CONFIG016 - Activation mode must be "Always active".

APOC_OC_CONFIG016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APOC_OC_CONFIG - Output Control Configuration Messages

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Activation mode must be "Always active".

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APOC_OC_CONFIG016 - Activation mode must be "Always active". ?

  The SAP error message APOC_OC_CONFIG016 indicates that the activation mode for a certain configuration in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module must be set to "Always active." This error typically arises when the system is trying to access or utilize a configuration that is not set to the required activation mode.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration Setting: The activation mode for the specific configuration (like a planning area or a key figure) is set to a mode other than "Always active." This could be "Inactive" or "Active for specific periods."
  System Settings: The system may have been configured incorrectly, or there may have been changes made to the configuration that were not properly saved or activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration in the APO system (e.g., planning area, key figure).
  Verify the activation mode setting. It