How To Fix /SAPAPO/PCM058 - &1 orders could not be generated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PCM -

• Message number: 058

• Message text: &1 orders could not be generated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PCM058 - &1 orders could not be generated ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PCM058 indicates that certain orders could not be generated in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises during the planning process when the system encounters issues that prevent it from creating planned orders or production orders.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The required master data (like material master, production resources/tools, or work centers) may be incomplete or missing.
  Planning Parameters: Incorrect or missing planning parameters in the configuration can lead to this error.
  Capacity Constraints: If there are capacity constraints in the production resources, the system may not be able to generate orders.
  Order Types: The order type being used may not be valid for the specific planning scenario.
  Product Availability: If the product is not available or has been flagged as inactive, orders cannot be generated.
  Planning Version: The planning version being used may not be set up correctly or may not have the necessary data.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent order generation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that all relevant master data is complete and correctly maintained. This includes checking the material master, BOMs, routing, and work centers.
  Review Planning Parameters: Verify that the planning parameters are correctly set up in the system. This includes checking the planning strategy and other relevant settings.
  Analyze Capacity: Check the capacity of the production resources to ensure that they can handle the planned orders. Adjust capacity or reschedule orders if necessary.
  Validate Order Types: Ensure that the order types being used are valid and configured correctly in the system.
  Check Product Status: Verify that the product is active and available for planning. If it is inactive, reactivate it as needed.
  Examine Planning Version: Make sure that the planning version is correctly set up and contains the necessary data for order generation.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the system to identify and resolve any data inconsistencies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MC90 (for checking planning data) or /SAPAPO/MC94 (for checking order generation) to analyze the situation further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Logs and Traces: Review logs and traces in the system to gather more information about the error and its context.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting steps.