How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_UPGRADE012 - Orders exist already; planning version may have been uploaded mult. times

/SAPAPO/OM_UPGRADE012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_UPGRADE -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Orders exist already; planning version may have been uploaded mult. times

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_UPGRADE012 - Orders exist already; planning version may have been uploaded mult. times ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_UPGRADE012 indicates that there are existing orders in the system, and it suggests that the planning version may have been uploaded multiple times. This error typically occurs during the upgrade or data migration processes in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system detects inconsistencies related to planning versions and existing orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Uploads: The planning version has been uploaded more than once, leading to conflicts with existing orders.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data due to previous uploads or changes in the planning version.
  Incomplete Deletion: Previous planning versions or orders may not have been completely deleted or archived before the new upload.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Orders: Review the existing orders in the system to understand their status and whether they are still relevant. You can use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/ORDERS to view orders.
  Delete or Archive Orders: If the existing orders are no longer needed, consider