How To Fix /SAPAPO/MAT857 - Material &1 in plant &2: Indicator for &3 cannot be reset using BAPIs

/SAPAPO/MAT857 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -

• Message number: 857

• Message text: Material &1 in plant &2: Indicator for &3 cannot be reset using BAPIs

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT857 - Material &1 in plant &2: Indicator for &3 cannot be reset using BAPIs ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT857 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an attempt to reset a specific indicator for a material in a plant using BAPIs (Business Application Programming Interfaces). The error message indicates that the operation you are trying to perform is not allowed for the specified indicator.
  
  Cause:
  The error message can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  
  Indicator Restrictions: The specific indicator you are trying to reset may have restrictions that prevent it from being changed or reset through BAPIs. This is often the case for indicators that are critical to the planning process or that have been set based on certain conditions.
  
  
  Data Integrity: The system may be enforcing data integrity rules that prevent the modification of certain fields or indicators to ensure that the planning data remains consistent.
  
  
  BAPI Limitations: Not all indicators can be modified using BAPIs. Some indicators may