How To Fix /SAPAPO/CDPSOPT801 - Search for initial solution

/SAPAPO/CDPSOPT801 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CDPSOPT -

• Message number: 801

• Message text: Search for initial solution

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPSOPT801 - Search for initial solution ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPSOPT801 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when working with the Supply Network Planning (SNP) or Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to find an initial solution for the optimization problem you are trying to solve.
  Causes:
  
  Data Issues: Missing or incorrect master data (e.g., materials, resources, or locations) can lead to the inability to find a feasible solution.
  Constraints: Overly restrictive constraints in the planning run (e.g., capacity constraints, resource availability) may prevent the optimizer from finding a solution.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the planning book or in the optimization profile can lead to problems in generating an initial solution.
  Modeling Errors: Errors in the way the planning model is set up, such as incorrect relationships between products, can also cause this issue.
  Insufficient Data: Lack of historical data or insufficient planning data can