How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR353 - Invalid value for USE_CURRENT_MODES (retain active modes)

/SAPAPO/OM_ERROR353 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR -

• Message number: 353

• Message text: Invalid value for USE_CURRENT_MODES (retain active modes)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR353 - Invalid value for USE_CURRENT_MODES (retain active modes) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR353 indicates that there is an invalid value for the parameter USE_CURRENT_MODES in the context of retaining active modes in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises when the system is trying to process a planning operation, but the configuration or input data does not meet the expected criteria.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The parameter USE_CURRENT_MODES may have been set to a value that is not recognized or is outside the acceptable range.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data or planning data that the system relies on to determine the current modes.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might be affecting the way this parameter is being processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the APO system and verify the settings for USE_CURRENT_MODES. Ensure that it is set to a