How To Fix /SAPAPO/AHT409 - Order number is initial (action point &1, point &2, ext. ID &3)

/SAPAPO/AHT409 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/AHT -

• Message number: 409

• Message text: Order number is initial (action point &1, point &2, ext. ID &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/AHT409 - Order number is initial (action point &1, point &2, ext. ID &3) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/AHT409 Order number is initial (action point &1, point &2, ext. ID &3) typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is trying to process an action point that requires a valid order number, but the order number is not provided (i.e., it is initial or empty).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Order Number: The most common cause of this error is that the order number is not being passed to the function or transaction that is being executed. This could be due to a configuration issue, a missing entry in the relevant master data, or an error in the data flow.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry process where the order number was not filled in correctly.
  Integration Issues: If the data is being transferred from another system (like an ERP system), there may be issues with the integration that