How To Fix /SAPAPO/FOT014 - Not a defined FOT function (split, merge, ProdCh)

/SAPAPO/FOT014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/FOT -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Not a defined FOT function (split, merge, ProdCh)

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/SAPAPO/FOT014 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/FOT014 Not a defined FOT function (split, merge, ProdCh) typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue related to the FOT (Flexible Order Transfer) functions. This error indicates that the system is trying to execute a function (like split, merge, or production change) that has not been defined or configured properly in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The FOT functions (split, merge, ProdCh) may not be configured in the system. This can happen if the necessary settings have not been made in the APO system.
  Incorrect Function Call: The function being called may not exist or may have been incorrectly specified in the process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the specified FOT function.
  System Version or Patch Level: There may be a version or patch level issue where the required functionality is not available in