How To Fix ME674 - APO: & & & &

ME674 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 674

• Message text: APO: & & & &

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

This message was generated in the connected APO system and passed on to
the standard system. This may happen if errors have occurred during an
availability check in the APO system, for example.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

ME674 - Details

• The SAP error message ME674 in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) typically indicates an issue related to the planning process, particularly with the procurement or production planning. The message format you provided ("& & & &") suggests that there are placeholders for specific details that would normally indicate the exact nature of the error, such as the material number, plant, or other relevant identifiers.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The error may arise due to missing or incomplete master data for materials, such as material master records, vendor information, or production resources.
  Planning Parameters: Incorrect or missing planning parameters in the APO system can lead to this error. This includes settings related to the planning strategy, lot sizing, or procurement types.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the APO and the ERP system, which can cause planning failures.
  Resource Availability: If the resources required for production are