How To Fix /SAPAPO/MA874 - Product &1 location &2 selected for optimization, but no indep. demand

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MA -

• Message number: 874

• Message text: Product &1 location &2 selected for optimization, but no indep. demand

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA874 - Product &1 location &2 selected for optimization, but no indep. demand ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA874 indicates that a product at a specific location has been selected for optimization, but there is no independent demand available for that product at that location. This situation typically arises in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) in SAP, particularly when running planning heuristics or optimization processes.
  Cause:
  
  
  No Independent Demand: The primary cause of this error is that there is no independent demand (e.g., sales orders, forecasted demand) for the specified product at the specified location. Independent demand is essential for the planning process to generate supply proposals.
  
  
  Incorrect Master Data: There may be issues with the master data setup, such as missing or incorrect forecast data, sales orders, or product location assignments.
  
  
  Planning Version: The planning version being used may not have any independent demand data associated with it.
  
  
  Time Period: The time period for which the optimization is being run may not have any demand data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Independent Demand: Verify that there is independent demand for the product at the specified location. This can be done by checking sales orders, forecasts, or any other demand sources.
  
  
  Review Master Data: Ensure that the master data for the product and location is correctly set up. This includes checking:
  
  Product master data
  Location master data
  Forecast profiles and settings
  
  
  
  Planning Version: Make sure that the correct planning version is being used and that it contains the necessary independent demand data.
  
  
  Time Period: Check the time period for which the optimization is being executed. Ensure that there is demand data available for that specific time frame.
  
  
  Run Demand Planning: If there is no independent demand, consider running demand planning processes to generate forecasts or input sales orders.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further insights into the specific configuration and settings related to demand planning and optimization.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/DP for demand planning or /SAPAPO/OPT for optimization to check the relevant data.
  APO Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that everything is set up correctly for demand planning and optimization.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide updates related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.