How To Fix /SAPAPO/MAT854 - Changing the replenishment indicator to æNDÆ is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -

• Message number: 854

• Message text: Changing the replenishment indicator to æNDÆ is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT854 - Changing the replenishment indicator to æNDÆ is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT854 indicates that there is an issue with changing the replenishment indicator for a material in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, the error states that changing the replenishment indicator to 'ND' (No Replenishment) is not allowed for the specified material.
  Cause:
  
  Material Configuration: The material may be configured in such a way that it cannot be set to 'No Replenishment'. This could be due to existing planning settings or dependencies that require the material to have a replenishment strategy.
  Active Planning: If the material is currently involved in active planning processes, changing its replenishment indicator may not be permitted.
  Master Data Settings: The material master data may have restrictions or settings that prevent the change of the replenishment indicator.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on other planning objects or settings that require the material to maintain a certain replenishment strategy.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Material Settings: Check the material master data and ensure that the settings allow for the change. Look for any restrictions or dependencies that might be causing the issue.
  Check Active Planning: Ensure that the material is not currently involved in any active planning processes. If it is, you may need to wait until those processes are completed before making changes.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or configuration guides related to replenishment indicators to understand the implications of changing the indicator.
  Use Alternative Indicators: If changing to 'ND' is not allowed, consider using an alternative replenishment indicator that meets your planning needs.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) or MC.9 (Display Material) to review and modify material settings.
  APO Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the APO configuration settings related to replenishment strategies and indicators.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material settings in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.