How To Fix /SAPAPO/DP_PPM_GEN018 - Product '&1' is not valid due to the SDP relevancy indicator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DP_PPM_GEN -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Product '&1' is not valid due to the SDP relevancy indicator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_PPM_GEN018 - Product '&1' is not valid due to the SDP relevancy indicator ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_PPM_GEN018 indicates that a specific product is not valid for the Demand Planning (DP) process due to its SDP (Supply Demand Planning) relevancy indicator. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to perform planning activities on a product that is not set up correctly for SDP.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the product in question has not been marked as relevant for SDP in the system. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  The product master data may not have the correct settings for SDP.
  The SDP relevancy indicator may not be activated for the product.
  The product may not be included in the planning area or planning version being used.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Go to the product master data in the SAP system (transaction code C223 for product master).
  Verify the SDP relevancy indicator. Ensure that it is set to "Relevant" for the product in question.
  
  
  
  Update SDP Relevancy:
  
  If the SDP relevancy indicator is not set, you can update it. This may involve changing the product type or adjusting the settings in the product master.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Area:
  
  Ensure that the product is included in the relevant planning area. You can check this in the planning area configuration (transaction code C4).
  If the product is not included, you may need to add it to the planning area.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Version:
  
  Make sure that the product is included in the planning version you are working with. You can check this in the planning version settings.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Planning Process:
  
  After making the necessary changes, re-run the planning process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  C223: Product Master Data
  C4: Planning Area Configuration
  C5: Planning Version Configuration
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on SDP and product master data settings.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above settings, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the product is correctly set up for demand planning in SAP APO.