How To Fix /PLMI/AL_GSS043 - New inactive element exists for target

/PLMI/AL_GSS043 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/AL_GSS -

• Message number: 043

• Message text: New inactive element exists for target

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/PLMI/AL_GSS043 - Details

• The SAP error message /PLMI/AL_GSS043 New inactive element exists for target typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules where planning and forecasting are involved. This error indicates that there is an inactive element (such as a product, location, or resource) that is being referenced in a planning run or process, which is causing the operation to fail.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Master Data: The most common cause of this error is that the master data (like products, locations, or resources) that is being used in the planning process is marked as inactive. This can happen if the data was deactivated or if it has not been properly maintained.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries that lead to the system trying to reference an inactive element.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not be aligned