How To Fix CC426 - Data for material and plant must not be in APO

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CC - ECM: Messages

• Message number: 426

• Message text: Data for material and plant must not be in APO

What causes this issue?

There is data in an APO system for at least one
<DS:GLOS.3526BEB5AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>material </> or
<DS:GLOS.3526BF3BAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>plant</>.

System Response

This data is not maintained in an APO system. Maintenance of this data
may take place in an SAP R/3 system, for example.

How to fix this error?

Since this data is not maintained in an APO system, inform your system
administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CC426 - Data for material and plant must not be in APO ?

  The SAP error message CC426 ("Data for material and plant must not be in APO") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error indicates that the system is trying to perform an operation on a material and plant combination that is already being managed by APO, which is not allowed in certain scenarios.
  Cause:
  
  APO Integration: The material and plant combination you are trying to work with is already integrated into the APO system. This means that the planning and data management for this material and plant are being handled by APO, and any changes or operations should be done within that environment.
  Master Data Management: The material master data may have been flagged for APO usage, which restricts certain operations in the SAP ERP system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the intended use of the material in APO.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check APO Status: Verify if the material and plant combination is indeed being used in APO. You can do this by checking the APO master data or using transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MAT1 to view the material in APO.
  Use APO for Planning: If the material is in APO, perform the necessary planning and data management tasks within the APO system instead of the ERP system.
  Remove APO Integration: If you need to manage the material in the ERP system instead, you may need to remove the APO integration for that material and plant combination. This typically involves:
  
  Changing the material master data to remove the APO flag.
  Ensuring that the material is not being used in any APO planning processes.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or APO consultant to understand the implications of removing APO integration and to ensure that it aligns with your business processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MAT1 for viewing materials in APO, and MM03 for viewing material master data in ERP.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  APO Configuration: Review the configuration settings in both the ERP and APO systems to ensure they are set up correctly for your business needs.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to perform the operation has the necessary authorizations in both the ERP and APO systems.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the CC426 error and manage your materials effectively within the SAP environment.