How To Fix /SAPAPO/CDPSHEURIST006 - There are no consuming orders for the orders from the initial levels

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CDPSHEURIST -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: There are no consuming orders for the orders from the initial levels

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPSHEURIST006 - There are no consuming orders for the orders from the initial levels ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPSHEURIST006 indicates that there are no consuming orders for the orders from the initial levels in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically within the context of heuristic planning.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  
  No Demand: There are no demand or consumption orders available for the production or procurement orders that are being planned. This could be due to a lack of sales orders, planned independent requirements, or forecasted demand.
  
  
  Incorrect Planning Parameters: The planning parameters or settings may not be correctly configured, leading to a situation where the system cannot find any consuming orders.
  
  
  Data Issues: There may be issues with master data, such as incorrect product master data, location data, or planning book settings that prevent the system from identifying consuming orders.
  
  
  Heuristic Configuration: The heuristic being used may not be set up to consider certain types of orders or may be limited in scope, leading to no consuming orders being found.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Demand Data: Verify that there are valid demand orders (sales orders, planned independent requirements, etc.) in the system. Ensure that the demand is correctly set up and that it is relevant to the orders being planned.
  
  
  Review Planning Parameters: Check the planning parameters in the heuristic settings. Ensure that the heuristic is configured to consider the correct order types and that the planning horizon is appropriate.
  
  
  Validate Master Data: Ensure that the master data for the products, locations, and other relevant entities is correctly maintained. Check for any inconsistencies or missing data that could affect planning.
  
  
  Run Heuristic with Different Settings: If applicable, try running the heuristic with different settings or parameters to see if it yields different results. This can help identify if the issue is related to specific configurations.
  
  
  Check for Errors in the Planning Book: Review the planning book settings to ensure that the key figures and characteristics are correctly defined and that there are no errors in the planning book configuration.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific heuristic you are using for any known issues or additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/HEUR to run heuristics or /SAPAPO/CDP to access the detailed planning view.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.