How To Fix /SAPAPO/MA173 - Max. number of phases reached

/SAPAPO/MA173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MA -

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Max. number of phases reached

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA173 - Max. number of phases reached ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA173 Max. number of phases reached typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a planning run exceeds the maximum number of phases defined for a particular planning object or process. This can happen during the planning process, especially when dealing with complex production or supply chain scenarios.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Phase Limit: The error indicates that the number of phases defined in the planning object (like a production order or a planning run) has been exceeded. Each phase represents a step in the planning process, and there is a predefined limit set in the system.
  Configuration Settings: The maximum number of phases is often defined in the configuration settings of the APO system. If the planning scenario requires more phases than allowed, this error will be triggered.
  Complex Planning Scenarios: In scenarios with multiple products, variants, or complex dependencies, the number of phases can quickly