How To Fix /SAPAPO/CMDS_HEUR101 - Days' supply type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CMDS_HEUR -

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Days' supply type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CMDS_HEUR101 - Days' supply type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CMDS_HEUR101 Days' supply type &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a specific days' supply type is referenced in a planning heuristic or function, but it has not been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The days' supply type specified in the error message (&1) has not been configured in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the relevant customizing settings.
  Typographical Error: There might be a typo in the days' supply type being referenced, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it might not have been included or properly activated in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing transaction for days' supply types in APO (usually found under APO -> Supply Chain Planning -> Demand Planning -> Days' Supply Types).
  Verify if the days' supply type &1 exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Days' Supply Type:
  
  If the days' supply type is indeed missing, you can create it by following the appropriate steps in the customizing menu.
  Ensure that you define all necessary attributes for the days' supply type.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Review the planning heuristic or function where the error occurred and check for any typographical errors in the days' supply type reference.
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they have been activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring days' supply types and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/CMDS for heuristics or /SAPAPO/DP for demand planning to access relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the days' supply type is correctly configured in your SAP APO system.