How To Fix /SAPAPO/MAT834 - Plan explosion should not be changed. Orders still exist.

/SAPAPO/MAT834 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -

• Message number: 834

• Message text: Plan explosion should not be changed. Orders still exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT834 - Plan explosion should not be changed. Orders still exist. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT834 Plan explosion should not be changed. Orders still exist. typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an attempt to change the planning parameters or the structure of a product that has existing orders. This error is a safeguard to prevent inconsistencies in the planning process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Orders: The primary cause of this error is that there are existing orders (e.g., production orders, purchase orders) linked to the product or material for which you are trying to change the planning parameters.
  Planning Parameters Change: The system does not allow changes to the planning parameters (like the bill of materials or routing) if there are active orders that depend on those parameters.
  Data Integrity: This error is designed to maintain data integrity and ensure that changes do not lead to discrepancies in the planning and execution processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can