How To Fix /SAPAPO/OE012 - No alternative identification found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OE -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: No alternative identification found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OE012 - No alternative identification found ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OE012 No alternative identification found typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a valid alternative for a product or resource in the planning process. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a production order, when trying to perform a planning run, or when executing a heuristic.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Alternative: The most common cause is that the product or resource does not have any alternative identified in the system. Alternatives are used in planning to provide flexibility in production or sourcing.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent the identification of alternatives.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the product or resource may not be correctly maintained, leading to the absence of alternatives.
  Planning Version: The planning version being used may not have the necessary alternatives defined.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the APO and the connected ERP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that the product or resource has valid alternatives defined in the master data. This can be done by checking the product master or resource master in the APO system.
  Define Alternatives: If alternatives are missing, you can define them in the product or resource master data. This involves specifying alternative products or resources that can be used in planning.
  Review Planning Version: Make sure that the planning version you are using has the necessary alternatives defined. You may need to switch to a different version or update the current version.
  Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check between the APO and the ERP system to ensure that all necessary data is synchronized and correctly maintained.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the planning run or heuristic to identify where the alternative identification is failing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MC90 (for product master) or /SAPAPO/RES01 (for resource master) to check and maintain master data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to this error message.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant logs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.