How To Fix /SAPAPO/PAGT_HEUR118 - Start of final infinite scheduling of failed orders

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PAGT_HEUR -

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Start of final infinite scheduling of failed orders

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PAGT_HEUR118 - Start of final infinite scheduling of failed orders ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PAGT_HEUR118 indicates that there is an issue with the final infinite scheduling of failed orders in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises during the planning process when the system encounters orders that cannot be scheduled due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Resource Constraints: The orders may require resources that are not available or are overbooked.
  Order Conflicts: There may be conflicts with other orders that prevent the scheduling of the failed orders.
  Incorrect Master Data: Issues with master data such as incorrect production versions, resource settings, or planning parameters can lead to scheduling failures.
  Capacity Issues: The capacity of the production resources may be insufficient to handle the orders.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not be set up correctly or may not have the necessary data.
  Time Period Issues: The time periods defined for the orders may not align with the available capacity or resources.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Resource Availability: Ensure that the required resources are available and not overbooked. You can do this by reviewing the resource allocation in the APO system.
  Review Order Details: Examine the details of the failed orders to identify any conflicts or issues that may prevent scheduling.
  Validate Master Data: Check the master data for the products, resources, and production versions to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Adjust Capacity Settings: If capacity issues are identified, consider adjusting the capacity settings or rescheduling other orders to free up resources.
  Use Alternative Planning Versions: If the current planning version is causing issues, try using a different version that may have the correct settings.
  Run Heuristics Again: After addressing the issues, rerun the heuristics to see if the orders can be scheduled successfully.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning book) or /SAPAPO/MC90 (for capacity evaluation) to analyze the situation further.
  Logs and Traces: Review the logs and traces in the APO system to gather more information about the specific reasons for the scheduling failure.
  SAP Community and Support: Engage with the SAP Community or reach out to SAP Support for additional insights or if the issue persists after troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.