How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR371 - Inactive Setup Activity flag for sequence-depend. setup activities only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR -

• Message number: 371

• Message text: Inactive Setup Activity flag for sequence-depend. setup activities only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR371 - Inactive Setup Activity flag for sequence-depend. setup activities only ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR371 indicates that there is an issue with the setup activities in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically related to sequence-dependent setup activities. This error typically arises when the system encounters an inactive setup activity flag for a sequence-dependent setup activity.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Inactive Setup Activity: The setup activity that is required for the production process is marked as inactive in the system. This means that the system cannot utilize this setup activity for planning or scheduling.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system related to the setup activities or the production process.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The necessary data for the setup activities may be missing or incorrectly maintained in the master data (e.g., in the production version or the resource).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Setup Activity Status:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction /SAPAPO/OM or the relevant master data transaction) and check the status of the setup activities.
  Ensure that the setup activity is active. If it is inactive, you will need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the production version and resource master data to ensure that all necessary setup activities are correctly defined and active.
  Ensure that the sequence-dependent setup activities are properly assigned to the relevant resources.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the APO system related to setup activities and production processes. Ensure that they are correctly set up according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to setup activities and sequence-dependent setups for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant configuration or master data information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/OM for order management and /SAPAPO/RES for resource management.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on setup activities and their configuration in APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR371 error in your SAP system.