How To Fix RTST_OP029 - Order proposal quantities cannot be calculated; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTST_OP - Messages for Retail Store Order Products application

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Order proposal quantities cannot be calculated; see long text

What causes this issue?

The mappings of the purchasing document types for the source SAP
Forecasting and Replenishment system are missing because no target
purchasing document types are defined for SAP Forecasting and
Replenishment.

System Response

The system cannot select any SAP Forecasting and Replenishment order
proposals and therefore cannot calculate the order proposal quantities.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

In Customizing for <LS>Materials Management</> under <LS>Purchasing ->
Order Optimizing -> Grouping of Order List Items to Purchase Orders ->
Mapping of Purchasing Document Types</>, maintain the mappings of the
purchasing document types for the source SAP F<(>&<)>R system.
The document types can be the standard SAP Forecasting and Replenishment
document types <LS>NB</> and <LS>UB</> or custom purchasing document
types.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTST_OP029 - Order proposal quantities cannot be calculated; see long text ?

  The SAP error message RTST_OP029 indicates that the system is unable to calculate order proposal quantities for a specific operation or task. This error typically arises in the context of production planning or order management within SAP, particularly when using the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module or similar functionalities.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: Essential master data such as material master, bill of materials (BOM), or routing information may be incomplete or missing.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the planning parameters or in the production planning module can lead to this error.
  Capacity Constraints: If there are capacity constraints in the production environment, the system may not be able to generate feasible order proposals.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not be set up correctly or may not have the necessary data.
  Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect or conflicting entries in the planning tables, can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that all relevant master data (material master, BOM, routing) is complete and correctly maintained. Verify that the necessary data is available for the materials involved.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the production planning module. Ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly.
  Analyze Capacity: Review the capacity planning settings and ensure that there are no constraints that would prevent the system from generating order proposals.
  Validate Planning Version: Make sure that the correct planning version is being used and that it contains all the necessary data for the planning process.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the relevant planning tables to identify and resolve any inconsistencies or errors in the data.
  Consult Long Text: The error message suggests checking the long text for more specific details about the issue. This can provide additional context or specific actions to take.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) or MD01 (MRP Run) to analyze the situation further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to production planning and order management for more detailed guidance on resolving this error.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in SAP production planning.