How To Fix /SAPAPO/CMDS_SCO018 - Scheduling agreement control profile &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CMDS_SCO -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Scheduling agreement control profile &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CMDS_SCO018 - Scheduling agreement control profile &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CMDS_SCO018 Scheduling agreement control profile &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is trying to access a scheduling agreement control profile that has not been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Control Profile: The specified scheduling agreement control profile (indicated by &1 in the error message) does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The profile was never created.
  The profile was deleted or not properly configured.
  A typo or incorrect reference in the configuration or master data.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the scheduling agreement control profile, possibly due to missing settings in the relevant customizing transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) and navigate to the relevant section for scheduling agreement control profiles.
  Check if the control profile with the specified name exists.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Control Profile:
  
  If the control profile does not exist, you will need to create it. This can typically be done in the following path:
  
  SAP APO -> Global Available-to-Promise -> Control Profile -> Define Scheduling Agreement Control Profiles.
  
  
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, you may need to modify it to ensure it meets the requirements of your scheduling agreements.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the scheduling agreements that are being processed reference the correct control profile. You can check this in the scheduling agreement master data.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the control profile was recently created or modified in a different environment (like Development) and transported to Production, ensure that the transport was successful and that the profile is available in the target environment.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify scheduling agreement control profiles.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO for customizing settings.
  MD04 for checking stock/requirements list.
  ME31L for creating scheduling agreements.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on scheduling agreements and control profiles in APO.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or bugs related to scheduling agreement control profiles.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the scheduling agreement control profile is correctly set up in your SAP system.