How To Fix /ISDFPS/FDPDAMPO197 - EPA & not assgnd to FE/reloc.step & or does not contain a mstr schdl itm

/ISDFPS/FDPDAMPO197 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/FDPDAMPO -

• Message number: 197

• Message text: EPA & not assgnd to FE/reloc.step & or does not contain a mstr schdl itm

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/FDPDAMPO197 - EPA & not assgnd to FE/reloc.step & or does not contain a mstr schdl itm ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/FDPDAMPO197 EPA & not assigned to FE/reloc.step & or does not contain a mstr schdl itm typically relates to issues in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, particularly in the area of demand planning or supply chain management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The error indicates that the specific EPA (External Planning Area) is not assigned to a Forecasting Engine (FE) or relocation step. This means that the system cannot find the necessary configuration to process the planning data.
  Missing Master Schedule Item: The error also suggests that the EPA does not contain a master schedule item, which is essential for the planning process. This could be due to incorrect configuration or missing data in the planning area.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP APO and verify that the EPA is correctly assigned to the relevant Forecasting Engine and relocation steps.
  Ensure that the planning area