How To Fix /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS349 - Cumulated demand before SED for product &1 is &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS -

• Message number: 349

• Message text: Cumulated demand before SED for product &1 is &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS349 - Cumulated demand before SED for product &1 is &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS349 indicates that there is an issue with the cumulated demand for a product before the Sales and Operations Planning (SOP) or Supply Chain Management (SCM) process, specifically related to the SED (Sales and Operations Planning Execution) functionality. The message typically states that the cumulated demand for a specific product is exceeding a certain threshold or is not aligned with the expected values.
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The cumulated demand for the product may not be correctly calculated or updated in the system. This can happen due to data inconsistencies in the demand planning or supply planning processes.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization) settings that affect how demand is aggregated or calculated.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not be correctly set up or may not reflect the latest changes in demand.
  Time Period Misalignment: The time periods for which the demand is being calculated may not align with the planning horizon or the settings in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Demand Data: Review the demand data for the product in question. Ensure that the demand is correctly entered and that there are no discrepancies in the data.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the APO system related to demand planning and ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Update Planning Version: Make sure that the planning version being used is the correct one and that it has been updated with the latest demand data.
  Adjust Time Periods: Verify that the time periods for demand calculation are correctly aligned with the planning horizon and that there are no gaps or overlaps.
  Run Planning Functions: Execute the relevant planning functions (e.g., heuristic, optimizer) to recalculate the demand and ensure that the system reflects the latest data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may address the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for known issues and fixes.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for demand planning) or /SAPAPO/DP90 (for demand planning overview) to analyze demand data.
  APO Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in the APO system, especially those related to demand planning and forecasting.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for discussions related to this error message, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or a consultant with expertise in SAP APO for further investigation.