How To Fix /SAPAPO/OO_TR079 - Product &1 cannot be both product-independent and product-specific

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OO_TR -

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Product &1 cannot be both product-independent and product-specific

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_TR079 - Product &1 cannot be both product-independent and product-specific ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_TR079 indicates that there is a conflict in the configuration of a product in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system. Specifically, it states that a product cannot be both product-independent and product-specific at the same time. This typically occurs in the context of planning and forecasting where a product is expected to have specific characteristics but is also being treated as a generic or independent product.
  Cause:
  
  Product Configuration: The product in question has been defined in a way that it is being treated as both product-independent (generic) and product-specific (specific to a certain variant or configuration).
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data setup for the product, such as incorrect settings in the product master or planning book.
  Planning Area Settings: The planning area may be configured incorrectly, leading to a conflict in how products are categorized.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be legacy data issues causing this conflict.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data: Review the product master data in the SAP system. Ensure that the product is correctly classified as either product-independent or product-specific, but not both.
  
  Navigate to the product master data in the SAP GUI and check the settings.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Area Configuration: Check the configuration of the planning area to ensure that it is set up correctly for the type of products you are working with.
  
  Ensure that the characteristics and key figures are appropriately defined for the products in the planning area.
  
  
  
  Adjust Product Settings: If the product is intended to be product-specific, ensure that it has the necessary attributes and settings that define it as such. Conversely, if it should be product-independent, adjust the settings accordingly.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the master data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on product configuration and planning area settings.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MC62 (for product master data) or /SAPAPO/DP (for demand planning) to access relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in product configuration and planning are adequately trained on the differences between product-independent and product-specific settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your product is correctly classified within the SAP APO system.