How To Fix /SAPAPO/CDPSOPT290 - Activity &1: Only a finish-start time relatnshp to setup activity allowed

/SAPAPO/CDPSOPT290 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CDPSOPT -

• Message number: 290

• Message text: Activity &1: Only a finish-start time relatnshp to setup activity allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPSOPT290 - Activity &1: Only a finish-start time relatnshp to setup activity allowed ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPSOPT290 indicates that there is an issue with the scheduling of activities in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically related to the setup activities. The message states that only a finish-start relationship is allowed for the setup activity in question.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when:
  
  Incorrect Relationship Type: The scheduling relationship between activities is not set up correctly. In this case, the system expects a finish-start relationship for setup activities, meaning that the setup must be completed before the next activity can start.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the APO system that do not align with the requirements for scheduling setup activities.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be errors in the data entry for the activities, such as incorrect start or finish times or relationships that do not conform to the expected model.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Activity Relationships:
  
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