How To Fix /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS321 - No successor product planning date defined for product &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS -

• Message number: 321

• Message text: No successor product planning date defined for product &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS321 - No successor product planning date defined for product &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS321 indicates that there is no successor product planning date defined for a specific product in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises in the context of product lifecycle management, where products may have successors or replacements.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Successor Product Definition: The product in question does not have a defined successor product or the successor product does not have a planning date set.
  Incorrect Product Master Data: The product master data may be incomplete or incorrectly configured, leading to the absence of necessary planning dates.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not have the necessary data or settings for the successor product.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from another system (like SAP ERP), there may have been issues during the transfer that resulted in missing data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Successor Product: 
  
  Go to the product master data in the APO system and ensure that the successor product is defined correctly.
  Navigate to the product's details and check the "Successor Product" field to ensure it is populated.
  
  
  
  Set Planning Dates:
  
  Ensure that the planning date for the successor product is defined. This can typically be done in the product master data under the relevant planning view.
  Check the "Product Lifecycle" settings to ensure that the planning dates are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Review Product Master Data:
  
  Verify that all necessary fields in the product master data are filled out correctly. This includes checking for any missing or incorrect entries that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Version:
  
  Ensure that the planning version you are using has the correct settings and data for the successor product. You may need to switch to a different version or update the current version.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in the APO system to identify any other potential issues with product data that may be causing this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to product lifecycle management and planning to ensure that all configurations are correct.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MAT1 (Product Master) or /SAPAPO/MC62 (Product Lifecycle) to access and modify product data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on product planning and lifecycle management.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS321 and ensure that your product planning data is correctly configured.