How To Fix /SAPAPO/DP_PPM_GEN008 - Product '&1' has been deleted due to SDP relevancy indicator from the PPM

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DP_PPM_GEN -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Product '&1' has been deleted due to SDP relevancy indicator from the PPM

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_PPM_GEN008 - Product '&1' has been deleted due to SDP relevancy indicator from the PPM ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_PPM_GEN008 indicates that a product has been deleted from the Product Planning Master (PPM) due to its SDP (Supply Demand Planning) relevancy indicator. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a product is no longer relevant for planning purposes.
  Cause:
  
  SDP Relevancy Indicator: The SDP relevancy indicator for the product has been set to a value that indicates it should not be included in the planning process. This could be due to a configuration change or a decision made by the planning team.
  Product Deletion: The product may have been intentionally deleted from the PPM by a user or through a batch job, possibly as part of a data cleanup process.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or issues in the master data that led to the product being marked as irrelevant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check SDP Relevancy Indicator: Review the SDP relevancy indicator for the product in the PPM. If it is set incorrectly, you can change it to make the product relevant again.
  
  Navigate to the PPM and check the product's settings.
  Update the SDP relevancy indicator as needed.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Product: If the product was deleted and needs to be reintroduced, you may need to recreate it in the PPM.
  
  Ensure that all necessary master data is correctly set up for the product.
  
  
  
  Review Deletion Logs: Check the logs or change documents to understand why the product was deleted. This can provide insights into whether it was a manual action or part of a scheduled job.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more details on managing SDP relevancy indicators and PPM settings.
  
  
  Engage with SAP Support: If the issue persists or if you are unsure about the changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP APO Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the relevant sections of the SAP APO documentation that cover PPM and SDP settings.
  Master Data Management: Understanding how master data is managed in SAP APO can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to make changes to the PPM and SDP settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and restore the product's relevance in the planning process.