How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_SYNC017 - Operation without operation number

/SAPAPO/OM_SYNC017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_SYNC -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Operation without operation number

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/SAPAPO/OM_SYNC017 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_SYNC017 indicates that there is an operation being processed in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module that does not have a valid operation number associated with it. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during the synchronization of data between SAP APO and SAP ERP or when processing production orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Operation Number: The operation in question does not have an operation number assigned, which is required for the system to identify and process it correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the APO and ERP systems, leading to operations being referenced without valid identifiers.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the APO system or in the integration between APO and ERP can lead to this error.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements that manipulate operations, they may not be handling operation numbers correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Operation Data: Review the operation data in