How To Fix /SAPAPO/DP_PPM_GEN022 - The DP BOM relevant indicator has not been set in planning structure &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DP_PPM_GEN -

• Message number: 022

• Message text: The DP BOM relevant indicator has not been set in planning structure &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_PPM_GEN022 - The DP BOM relevant indicator has not been set in planning structure &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_PPM_GEN022 indicates that the "DP BOM relevant indicator has not been set in planning structure" for a specific planning structure in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) Demand Planning (DP). This error typically arises when you are trying to use a planning structure that is not configured correctly for the Demand Planning process.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the planning structure you are using does not have the "BOM relevant" indicator set. This indicator is necessary for the system to recognize that the planning structure should consider Bill of Materials (BOM) data during the planning process.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the planning structure is correctly configured. Here are the steps to do that:
  
  
  Access the Planning Structure Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the transaction code /SAPAPO/DP or use the menu path: Advanced Planning and Optimization -> Demand Planning -> Planning Structure.
  
  
  
  Check the Planning Structure:
  
  Find the planning structure that is causing the error (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  Select the planning structure and check its settings.
  
  
  
  Set the BOM Relevant Indicator:
  
  In the planning structure configuration, look for the option to set the "BOM relevant" indicator.
  Ensure that this indicator is checked or activated.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the planning structure configuration.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Planning Process:
  
  After saving, try to re-run the planning process that triggered the error to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/DP - Access Demand Planning.
  /SAPAPO/SDP94 - Display Planning Book.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring planning structures and understanding BOM relevance in Demand Planning.
  
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify planning structures in SAP APO.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, it is advisable to test the planning structure with sample data to ensure that it behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or APO functional team for further investigation, as there could be other underlying configuration issues or dependencies affecting the planning structure.