How To Fix /PLMI/BO_RCA_OPT002 - Item was specified as objective but is not part of the optimization

/PLMI/BO_RCA_OPT002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/BO_RCA_OPT -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Item was specified as objective but is not part of the optimization

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/PLMI/BO_RCA_OPT002 - Details

• The SAP error message /PLMI/BO_RCA_OPT002 indicates that an item has been specified as an objective in a planning or optimization process, but it is not included in the optimization model. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO).
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The item may not be correctly configured in the optimization model. It might not be included in the relevant planning area or optimization scenario.
  Data Issues: The item may not have the necessary data or attributes required for it to be considered in the optimization process.
  Model Definition: The optimization model may not have been defined to include the specified item as part of the objectives.
  Versioning Issues: If you are working with different versions of the planning model, the item may exist in one version but not in the one currently being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify that the item is included