How To Fix /SAPAPO/FOT001 - Multiple main orders found. Both orders &1 and &2 have main order flag

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/FOT -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Multiple main orders found. Both orders &1 and &2 have main order flag

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/FOT001 - Multiple main orders found. Both orders &1 and &2 have main order flag ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/FOT001 indicates that there are multiple main orders found in the system, specifically that both orders identified by &1 and &2 have the main order flag set. This situation typically arises in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when dealing with production planning or order management.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Main Orders: The primary cause of this error is that there are two or more orders that have been incorrectly flagged as main orders. In SAP APO, a main order is typically the primary order that drives the planning process, and having multiple main orders can lead to confusion in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the order types or the way the orders are created and managed in the system.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be data integrity issues where the system has not been updated correctly, leading to multiple orders being flagged as main orders.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Orders: Use the order numbers provided in the error message (&1 and &2) to identify the conflicting orders in the system.
  Review Order Flags: Check the configuration of both orders to determine why both are flagged as main orders. This can be done through transaction codes like /SAPAPO/ORDR or similar.
  Adjust Main Order Flag: Decide which order should remain as the main order and adjust the flag accordingly. You can do this by:
  
  Changing the order type or settings in the order details.
  Unchecking the main order flag for one of the orders.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for order types in the APO system to ensure that they are set up correctly to prevent this issue from occurring in the future.
  Data Consistency Check: Run data consistency checks to ensure that there are no other similar issues in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/ORDR for order management and /SAPAPO/MC62 for checking the planning book.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help guides related to order management in APO for more detailed instructions on managing main orders.
  Support: If the issue persists or if you are unsure about making changes, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your order management processes in SAP APO run smoothly.