How To Fix /SAPAPO/MAT852 - Advanced Planning and Extended SPP cannot be active at the same time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -

• Message number: 852

• Message text: Advanced Planning and Extended SPP cannot be active at the same time

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT852 - Advanced Planning and Extended SPP cannot be active at the same time ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT852 indicates that both Advanced Planning (AP) and Extended Supply Chain Planning (SPP) cannot be active simultaneously in the SAP system. This error typically arises when there is a configuration conflict in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Conflict: The system is set up in a way that both Advanced Planning and Extended SPP are trying to be activated at the same time, which is not allowed.
  System Settings: The settings in the APO system may not be correctly configured to allow for one of the planning methods to be active while the other is not.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between different versions of the APO components.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/MC62 to check the configuration settings for the planning areas. Ensure that only one of the planning methods (AP or SPP) is activated.
  Review the settings in the configuration for the APO system to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Deactivate One Planning Method:
  
  If both planning methods are not needed, deactivate one of them. This can usually be done in the configuration settings of the APO system.
  If you need to use SPP, ensure that Advanced Planning is deactivated, and vice versa.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review the SAP documentation for both Advanced Planning and SPP to understand the implications of activating/deactivating these features.
  
  
  
  System Restart: 
  
  After making changes to the configuration, it may be necessary to restart the relevant services or the entire system to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP Notes often provide patches or additional guidance for resolving specific issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking configurations and making necessary adjustments, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MC62 for configuration checks.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Advanced Planning and SPP.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/MAT852 and ensure that your SAP APO system is configured correctly for your planning needs.