How To Fix /SAPAPO/CDPSOPT207 - Backward scheduling does not require the entire runtime specified

/SAPAPO/CDPSOPT207 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CDPSOPT -

• Message number: 207

• Message text: Backward scheduling does not require the entire runtime specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPSOPT207 - Backward scheduling does not require the entire runtime specified ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPSOPT207 indicates that there is an issue with the backward scheduling process in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). Specifically, it suggests that the entire runtime specified for a scheduling operation is not necessary for the backward scheduling to complete successfully.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when:
  
  Excessive Runtime Specification: The runtime specified for the backward scheduling is longer than what is required for the operation. This can happen if the planned duration of the operation exceeds the actual time needed to complete it.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the APO system that are not aligned with the actual production processes or capacities.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data, such as incorrect lead times, operation times, or resource availability.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Operation Times: Check the operation times defined in the production process. Ensure that the planned duration