How To Fix /SAPAPO/AHT403 - Preceding actions not finished (action point &1, order &2 &3)

/SAPAPO/AHT403 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/AHT -

• Message number: 403

• Message text: Preceding actions not finished (action point &1, order &2 &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/AHT403 - Preceding actions not finished (action point &1, order &2 &3) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/AHT403 indicates that there are preceding actions that have not been completed for a specific action point and order. This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to execute an action that depends on the completion of prior steps.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Preceding Actions: The most common cause of this error is that there are actions that need to be completed before the current action can proceed. This could involve tasks such as confirmations, releases, or other prerequisite actions that have not been finalized.
  Order Status: The order in question may be in a status that does not allow for the current action to be executed. For example, if the order is still in a planning phase or has not been released, it may trigger this error.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the APO system that dictate the sequence of actions