How To Fix /SAPAPO/OPT018 - Optimization run finished without solution

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OPT -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Optimization run finished without solution

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OPT018 - Optimization run finished without solution ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OPT018 Optimization run finished without solution typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when an optimization run does not yield a feasible solution. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  Infeasible Constraints: The optimization model may have constraints that are too strict, making it impossible to find a feasible solution. This can include capacity constraints, demand constraints, or other restrictions that cannot be satisfied simultaneously.
  
  
  Data Issues: Incorrect or incomplete master data, such as product master data, location data, or resource data, can lead to infeasibility. For example, if the available capacity of a resource is set to zero, the optimizer cannot allocate any production.
  
  
  Incorrect Planning Parameters: Parameters set in the planning book or in the optimizer profile may not align with the actual data or business processes, leading to conflicts.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Demand: