How To Fix /SAPAPO/FOT027 - Duplicated order not allowed

/SAPAPO/FOT027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/FOT -

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Duplicated order not allowed

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/SAPAPO/FOT027 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/FOT027 Duplicated order not allowed typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an attempt to create or process an order that is considered a duplicate of an existing order. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the planning process, order creation, or when trying to execute a transaction that involves orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Order Entry: The system has detected that an order with the same key attributes (like order number, product, location, etc.) already exists in the system.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect order numbers or missing information that leads the system to believe that a duplicate order is being created.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to prevent duplicate orders based on specific criteria, which can lead to this error if the criteria are met.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Orders: Verify if the