How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM518 - Cust. rqmnts with cons. &1 &2, Product &3, Location &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM -

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Cust. rqmnts with cons. &1 &2, Product &3, Location &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM518 - Cust. rqmnts with cons. &1 &2, Product &3, Location &4 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM518 typically relates to issues in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically concerning customer requirements that have been consolidated. This error message indicates that there is a problem with the customer requirements for a specific product at a given location.
  Cause:
  The error message /SAPAPO/OM518 can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the product or location.
  Missing Configuration: The product or location may not be properly configured in the APO system.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not be correctly set up or may not contain the necessary data.
  Customer Requirement Settings: The settings for customer requirements may not be correctly defined, leading to issues in processing.
  Integration Issues: There may be issues with the integration between SAP ERP and SAP APO, leading to missing or incorrect data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that the master data for the product and location is correctly maintained. This includes checking the product master, location master, and any relevant planning data.
  
  
  Review Customer Requirement Settings: Ensure that the settings for customer requirements are correctly defined in the APO system. This includes checking the configuration for the relevant planning area.
  
  
  Validate Planning Version: Make sure that the planning version you are using is active and contains the necessary data for processing customer requirements.
  
  
  Analyze Logs and Traces: Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/OM17 to analyze the logs and traces for more detailed information about the error.
  
  
  Check Integration Settings: If the issue is related to integration with SAP ERP, check the settings in the CIF (Core Interface) to ensure that data is being transferred correctly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after performing the above checks, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/OM17 for analyzing customer requirements and /SAPAPO/MC90 for checking planning areas.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  APO Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the APO system, particularly those related to customer requirements and planning areas.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the error message /SAPAPO/OM518.