How To Fix /SAPAPO/MA859 - Independent requirements for demand category &1 not selected for transfer

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MA -

• Message number: 859

• Message text: Independent requirements for demand category &1 not selected for transfer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA859 - Independent requirements for demand category &1 not selected for transfer ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA859 indicates that independent requirements for a specific demand category are not selected for transfer in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This typically occurs when there is a mismatch or misconfiguration in the settings related to demand planning and the transfer of independent requirements.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The demand category may not be properly configured in the system, leading to it not being selected for transfer.
  Master Data Settings: The master data for the product or location may not have the necessary settings to allow for the transfer of independent requirements.
  Planning Version: The planning version being used may not include the independent requirements for the specified demand category.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria for transferring independent requirements may not include the specified demand category.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for demand planning and ensure that the demand category in question is correctly set up to allow for the transfer of independent requirements.
  Verify that the settings in the planning book and data view are correct.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the product and location to ensure that the independent requirements are defined and that the demand category is included.
  Ensure that the product is assigned to the correct planning area and that the demand category is active.
  
  
  
  Planning Version:
  
  Verify that the planning version you are using includes the independent requirements for the specified demand category.
  If necessary, create or modify a planning version to include the required independent requirements.
  
  
  
  Adjust Selection Criteria:
  
  Review the selection criteria used for transferring independent requirements and ensure that the demand category is included.
  Modify the selection criteria if needed to ensure that the independent requirements are selected for transfer.
  
  
  
  Check Transfer Process:
  
  Ensure that the process for transferring independent requirements is being executed correctly. This may involve checking the relevant transaction codes or programs used for the transfer.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/DP for demand planning or /SAPAPO/MC for master data maintenance to check and adjust settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help guides related to demand planning and independent requirements for more detailed instructions on configuration and troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.