How To Fix /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS711 - VCL Demand Horizon: Demand for repair considered (product &1 location &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS -

• Message number: 711

• Message text: VCL Demand Horizon: Demand for repair considered (product &1 location &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS711 - VCL Demand Horizon: Demand for repair considered (product &1 location &2) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS711 indicates that there is a demand for repair being considered in the context of the Demand Planning and Deployment processes in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This message typically arises when the system identifies that there is a demand for a product at a specific location that is related to repair activities.
  Cause:
  
  
  Repair Demand: The error message is triggered when the system detects that there is a demand for a product that is categorized as a repair demand. This could be due to:
  
  A product being returned for repair.
  A service order that requires parts to be repaired.
  A configuration in the system that treats certain demands as repair demands.
  
  
  
  Demand Horizon: The message also indicates that the demand is within the defined demand horizon, which is the time frame in which the system is planning for demand and supply.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Demand Data: Check the demand data for the product and location specified in the error message. Ensure that the demand is correctly categorized and that it should indeed be treated as a repair demand.
  
  
  Adjust Planning Parameters: If the repair demand is not intended, you may need to adjust the planning parameters or settings in the system to prevent such demands from being considered in the future.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in SAP APO related to demand planning and repair processes. Ensure that the settings align with your business processes.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on handling repair demands and configuring the demand horizon.
  
  
  Collaboration with Stakeholders: Engage with relevant stakeholders (e.g., supply chain planners, production managers) to understand the context of the demand and whether it aligns with operational needs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance on handling repair demands.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO, such as /SAPAPO/DP for Demand Planning and /SAPAPO/SDP94 for viewing the demand planning results.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on SAP APO demand planning and repair processes to enhance understanding and management of such scenarios.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and ensure that your demand planning processes are functioning as intended.