How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR326 - ORDKEY or ORDMAP entries are only allowed to be created for top orders

/SAPAPO/OM_ERROR326 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR -

• Message number: 326

• Message text: ORDKEY or ORDMAP entries are only allowed to be created for top orders

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR326 - ORDKEY or ORDMAP entries are only allowed to be created for top orders ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR326 indicates that there is an issue with the creation of order keys (ORDKEY) or order mapping (ORDMAP) entries in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, this error occurs when there is an attempt to create these entries for non-top orders, which is not allowed in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Top Order Creation: The error typically arises when a user tries to create an order key or order mapping for an order that is not classified as a "top order." In SAP APO, top orders are usually the main orders that drive the planning process, while subordinate or dependent orders are not allowed to have their own order keys or mappings.
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type being processed may not be set up correctly in the system, leading to the creation of non-top orders.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the APO system that restrict the