How To Fix /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS303 - Pending obsolescence date at location &1 is on &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS -

• Message number: 303

• Message text: Pending obsolescence date at location &1 is on &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS303 - Pending obsolescence date at location &1 is on &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS303 indicates that there is a pending obsolescence date for a product at a specific location. This message typically arises in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when dealing with product lifecycle management, particularly in the context of inventory management and planning.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  A product has been marked for obsolescence, meaning it is scheduled to be phased out or discontinued.
  The pending obsolescence date (the date on which the product will officially be considered obsolete) is set in the future, and there are still stock levels or planned orders associated with that product at the specified location.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Obsolescence Date:
  
  Check the obsolescence date set for the product at the specified location. If the date is incorrect or needs to be adjusted, update it accordingly.
  
  
  
  Manage Stock Levels:
  
  If there is stock of the product that is still active, consider whether it should be sold or consumed before the obsolescence date. You may need to adjust your inventory management strategy.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning Parameters:
  
  If the product is still needed for planning purposes, you may want to adjust the planning parameters to ensure that the product is not considered obsolete until all stock is depleted.
  
  
  
  Communicate with Stakeholders:
  
  Ensure that relevant stakeholders (e.g., sales, production, and supply chain teams) are aware of the obsolescence status and the implications for planning and inventory management.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/OM17 (for managing product master data) or /SAPAPO/MDP (for managing demand planning) to review and adjust the product's status.
  
  
  
  Check for Open Orders:
  
  Investigate if there are any open orders or planned orders that need to be addressed before the product can be marked as obsolete.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Product Lifecycle Management: Understanding the lifecycle of products and how obsolescence impacts inventory and planning is crucial.
  APO Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in APO that relate to product obsolescence and inventory management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on managing product obsolescence and related error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and manage the obsolescence of products effectively within your SAP APO environment.