How To Fix /SAPAPO/AMON_ALERTS416 - Mode linkage violated within an order

/SAPAPO/AMON_ALERTS416 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/AMON_ALERTS -

• Message number: 416

• Message text: Mode linkage violated within an order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/AMON_ALERTS416 - Mode linkage violated within an order ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/AMON_ALERTS416 indicates a "Mode linkage violated within an order" in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises when there is a conflict in the mode assignments for a production order or a planned order, particularly when dealing with production resources and their capacities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mode Assignment Conflicts: The error usually occurs when the modes assigned to different operations within the same order are incompatible. For example, if one operation is set to use a specific mode that is not available for another operation in the same order, this can trigger the error.
  Resource Configuration: The configuration of the resources (like machines or work centers) may not support the mode linkage required for the order.
  Order Splitting: If an order is split into multiple operations, and the modes assigned to these operations do not match or are not compatible, it can lead to this error.
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