How To Fix /SAPAPO/DP_PPM_GEN011 - Alternative PPMs for product '&1': &2

/SAPAPO/DP_PPM_GEN011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DP_PPM_GEN -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Alternative PPMs for product '&1': &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_PPM_GEN011 - Alternative PPMs for product '&1': &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_PPM_GEN011 typically occurs in the context of Demand Planning (DP) within SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This message indicates that there are alternative Production Planning Models (PPMs) for a specific product, but the system is unable to determine which one to use.
  
  Cause:
  The error message can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing or Incomplete PPMs: The system may not have a complete set of PPMs defined for the product in question.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the PPMs or the way they are linked to the product.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or planning data related to the product.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to determine the appropriate PPM may not be correctly set up, leading to ambiguity in selecting the right PPM.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check PPM Configuration:
  
  Go to the PPM transaction (e.g.,