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


/SAPAPO/MA874 - Overview

  • 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

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