How To Fix /SAPAPO/MAT406 - Planng and ind. cust. planng w/o fin. assem. not possible simultaneously

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -

• Message number: 406

• Message text: Planng and ind. cust. planng w/o fin. assem. not possible simultaneously

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT406 - Planng and ind. cust. planng w/o fin. assem. not possible simultaneously ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT406 indicates that there is a conflict in the planning settings for a material in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). Specifically, it states that "Planning and individual customer planning without financial assembly not possible simultaneously." This error typically arises when there are conflicting settings in the planning configuration for a material.
  Cause:
  
  Conflicting Planning Settings: The material is set up for both individual customer planning and a planning strategy that does not support financial assembly. This can happen if the material is configured to be planned in a way that does not allow for simultaneous planning methods.
  Master Data Configuration: The material master data may have settings that are incompatible with the planning process being executed.
  Planning Area Settings: The planning area may not be configured to handle both types of planning simultaneously.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Material Master Data: Check the material master data for the specific material in question. Ensure that the planning settings are consistent with the intended planning strategy. You may need to adjust the settings to either allow for individual customer planning or to use financial assembly.
  
  
  Adjust Planning Area Configuration: If the planning area is not set up to handle both planning types, you may need to modify the planning area configuration. This can involve changing the settings in the planning area to allow for the desired planning methods.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for the specific planning strategies and settings to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for your planning scenario.
  
  
  Check for Customizations: If there are any custom developments or enhancements in your SAP system, ensure that they are not causing the conflict. You may need to involve your technical team to investigate any custom code that could be affecting the planning process.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the planning process works as intended.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have implemented.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that your team is trained on the planning processes and understands the implications of different planning strategies in SAP APO.
  
  By addressing the configuration and settings related to the material and planning area, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your planning activities.