How To Fix /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS283 - Supersession chain &1 is not released

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS -

• Message number: 283

• Message text: Supersession chain &1 is not released

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS283 - Supersession chain &1 is not released ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS283 indicates that a supersession chain is not released. This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when dealing with product lifecycle management, particularly in the area of product substitutions or replacements.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  A supersession chain (which defines how one product replaces another) is not in a released status. This means that the chain is either still in a draft state or has not been properly activated for use in planning.
  The system is trying to execute a planning run or a deployment process that requires the supersession chain to be active, but it is not.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Supersession Chain Status:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP APO (e.g., /SAPAPO/SDP94 for product substitution).
  Look for the specific supersession chain mentioned in the error message (indicated by &1).
  Verify if the chain is in a