How To Fix /SAPAPO/AHT408 - Order number cannot be determined (action point &1, order &2, ext. ID &3)

/SAPAPO/AHT408 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/AHT -

• Message number: 408

• Message text: Order number cannot be determined (action point &1, order &2, ext. ID &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/AHT408 - Order number cannot be determined (action point &1, order &2, ext. ID &3) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/AHT408 indicates that the system is unable to determine the order number for a specific action point and external ID. This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when dealing with order management or planning scenarios.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The order number may not exist in the system, or the external ID provided does not match any existing records.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be a delay or issue in data synchronization between different SAP modules (e.g., between SAP ERP and SAP APO).
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the APO system may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in order determination.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the order data.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database inconsistencies or system errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Order and External ID: Check if the order number and external