How To Fix CMT2197 - Baseline & & & &: Firming ended

CMT2197 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMT2 - Add-On Version: Message Class in CM Environment

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Baseline & & & &: Firming ended

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMT2197 - Baseline & & & &: Firming ended ?

  The SAP error message CMT2197, which states "Baseline & & & &: Firming ended," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, particularly when dealing with the firming of planned orders or production orders in the Supply Network Planning (SNP) or Production Planning (PP) areas.
  
  Cause:
  The error message CMT2197 indicates that the firming process for a baseline has ended, but it may not have completed successfully. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that prevent the firming process from completing.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the planning parameters or firming profiles can lead to this error.
  Resource Constraints: If there are not enough resources (e.g., capacity, materials) available to fulfill the planned orders, the firming process may not be able to complete.
  Locking Issues: If another process is locking the data that is needed for