How To Fix /SAPAPO/OPT_DPS_PRIO012 - No descending delay costs

/SAPAPO/OPT_DPS_PRIO012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OPT_DPS_PRIO -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: No descending delay costs

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/SAPAPO/OPT_DPS_PRIO012 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OPT_DPS_PRIO012 No descending delay costs typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) within SAP, particularly when dealing with production planning and scheduling. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any descending delay costs for the planning scenario you are working with.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Delay Cost Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the delay costs have not been properly configured in the system. Delay costs are used to determine the cost implications of delaying production or delivery.
  
  
  Incorrect Planning Parameters: The planning parameters or settings may not be correctly defined, leading to the system not being able to calculate or find the necessary delay costs.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data or transaction data that the planning run relies on.
  
  
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not have the necessary cost