How To Fix /SAPAPO/CTM1884 - Input component &1 is a header product in sublevel PPM/PDS &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CTM1 -

• Message number: 884

• Message text: Input component &1 is a header product in sublevel PPM/PDS &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1884 - Input component &1 is a header product in sublevel PPM/PDS &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1884 indicates that there is an issue with the input component being a header product in a sublevel Production Planning Master Data (PPM) or Product Data Structure (PDS). This typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to perform a planning run or similar operations.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system encounters a situation where a component that is expected to be a lower-level item in the bill of materials (BOM) or production structure is actually defined as a header product. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect BOM/PDS Configuration: The component is incorrectly set up in the BOM or PDS as a header product instead of a component.
  Hierarchy Issues: The product structure may not be correctly defined, leading to a situation where a header product is being treated as a component.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check BOM/PDS Configuration:
  
  Go to the BOM or PDS configuration in SAP and verify the structure.
  Ensure that the component in question is correctly defined as a component and not as a header product.
  
  
  
  Review Product Hierarchy:
  
  Check the product hierarchy to ensure that the relationships between header products and components are correctly defined.
  Make sure that the product in question is not mistakenly set as a header in the context of the planning run.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on your master data to identify any discrepancies.
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/CTM to analyze the planning run and identify any issues with the product structure.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning Parameters:
  
  If applicable, review the planning parameters and settings to ensure they align with the intended product structure.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/CTM for planning runs, /SAPAPO/PDS for Product Data Structures, and /SAPAPO/BOM for Bill of Materials.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in the configuration and planning processes are adequately trained on the correct setup of BOMs and PDSs to prevent such issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /SAPAPO/CTM1884.