How To Fix /SAPAPO/MAT218 - SNP supply profile &1 deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -

• Message number: 218

• Message text: SNP supply profile &1 deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT218 - SNP supply profile &1 deleted ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT218 SNP supply profile &1 deleted typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), specifically within the Supply Network Planning (SNP) module. This error indicates that a supply profile that is being referenced has been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Supply Profile: The most common cause of this error is that the supply profile referenced by the system has been deleted from the database.
  Incorrect Configuration: The supply profile may have been incorrectly configured or not properly assigned to the relevant planning object.
  Transport Issues: If the supply profile was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been included in the transport request, leading to its absence in the target system.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or planning data that lead to the system trying to access a non-existent supply profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Supply Profile: Verify if the supply profile referenced in the error message still exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP APO (e.g., /SAPAPO/SNP1 for SNP planning) and checking the supply profiles.
  Recreate or Restore: If the supply profile has been deleted, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  Update Configuration: If the supply profile is no longer needed, update the configuration to remove references to the deleted supply profile in the relevant planning objects.
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that the supply profile was included in the transport request. If not, you may need to transport it again.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the system to identify any other potential issues related to master data or planning data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SNP1 for SNP planning and /SAPAPO/MAT1 for material master data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on supply profiles and their configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and restore proper functionality in your SAP APO system.