How To Fix /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS806 - Supersession Chain &1 is not final

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS -

• Message number: 806

• Message text: Supersession Chain &1 is not final

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS806 - Supersession Chain &1 is not final ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS806 indicates that a supersession chain is not in a final state. This typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) within SAP, particularly when dealing with product lifecycle management and product substitutions.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the system detects that the supersession chain for a product is not complete or finalized. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The supersession chain may not have been fully defined, meaning that the necessary relationships between old and new products are not established.
  Pending Approvals: There may be pending approvals or statuses that need to be resolved before the chain can be considered final.
  Active Products: The products involved in the supersession chain may still be active or in use, preventing the chain from being finalized.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data related to the products in the chain.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Supersession Chain:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP APO where you can view the supersession chain (e.g., transaction /SAPAPO/SDP).
  Verify that all necessary relationships between the old and new products are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Finalize the Chain:
  
  Ensure that all products in the supersession chain are in the correct status. If any products are still active, consider changing their status to inactive or finalizing their lifecycle.
  If there are any pending approvals, ensure that they are completed.
  
  
  
  Review Product Data:
  
  Check for any inconsistencies in the product data that may be causing the issue. This includes checking for missing attributes or incorrect configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing supersession chains in your version of SAP APO.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Supersession Chain: A supersession chain is a sequence of products where one product replaces another. This is common in scenarios where products are phased out and replaced by newer versions.
  Product Lifecycle Management: Understanding the lifecycle of products and how they relate to each other is crucial in managing inventory and planning effectively.
  SAP APO: Advanced Planning and Optimization is a suite of tools within SAP that helps organizations manage their supply chain and planning processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.