How To Fix /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS304 - Pending obsolescence date at location &1 has not yet started

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS -

• Message number: 304

• Message text: Pending obsolescence date at location &1 has not yet started

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS304 - Pending obsolescence date at location &1 has not yet started ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS304 indicates that there is a pending obsolescence date for a product at a specific location, and the obsolescence process has not yet started. This typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) within SAP, particularly in the deployment or supply chain planning processes.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A product is marked for obsolescence, but the date set for the obsolescence to take effect has not yet arrived.
  The system is trying to process or deploy stock that is scheduled to become obsolete, but the effective date for the obsolescence is still in the future.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Obsolescence Date:
  
  Review the obsolescence date set for the product at the specified location. You can do this by navigating to the relevant product master data in SAP.
  Ensure that the obsolescence date is correctly set and that it reflects the intended timeline for phasing out the product.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning Parameters:
  
  If the obsolescence date is correct, you may need to adjust your planning parameters or deployment strategy to avoid attempting to deploy stock that is not yet obsolete.
  Consider modifying the planning run settings to exclude products that are pending obsolescence.
  
  
  
  Change the Status of the Product:
  
  If the product is no longer needed, and you want to expedite the obsolescence process, you can change the status of the product to obsolete manually, if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Review Deployment Strategies:
  
  Ensure that your deployment strategies take into account the obsolescence dates of products. This may involve adjusting your deployment heuristics or rules.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing obsolescence in APO.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MAT1 (Product Master) or /SAPAPO/DP (Demand Planning) to view and edit product details.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to obsolescence handling in your version of SAP.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If you have custom logic in your deployment process, review any user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) that may affect how obsolescence is handled.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and ensure that your planning processes are aligned with the obsolescence timelines of your products.