How To Fix DFS_FMPO_COMMON036 - Add models or delink product master or remove accompanying parts.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DFS_FMPO_COMMON - Message class for Flexible Material Planning Object

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Add models or delink product master or remove accompanying parts.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_FMPO_COMMON036 - Add models or delink product master or remove accompanying parts. ?

  The SAP error message DFS_FMPO_COMMON036 typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules when there is an issue with product master data, particularly related to the configuration of models and accompanying parts.
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that there is a problem with the configuration of product models or the relationships between products. Specifically, it may arise due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Models: The product master does not have the required models linked to it.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the product master is incorrect, leading to inconsistencies in the model or accompanying parts.
  Delinked Products: Products that should be linked are delinked, causing a mismatch in the expected configuration.
  Accompanying Parts: There may be accompanying parts that are not properly defined or linked to the main product.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Go to the product master data in SAP and verify that all necessary models are correctly linked.
  Ensure that the product has the required accompanying parts defined.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Models:
  
  If models are missing, add them to the product master. This can usually be done in the product master maintenance transaction (e.g., using transaction code MM02 for material master).
  
  
  
  Delink or Remove Accompanying Parts:
  
  If there are accompanying parts that are no longer needed or incorrectly linked, consider removing or delinking them from the product master.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the product and ensure that they align with the business requirements and system settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing product models and accompanying parts.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), and C223 (Maintain Configuration).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to product master data.
  Collaboration: If you are unsure about the changes, collaborate with your SAP functional team or a consultant who specializes in product master data management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying issues causing the DFS_FMPO_COMMON036 error in SAP.