How To Fix /SAPAPO/PCM086 - Order category of order &1 is not intended for production campaigns

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PCM -

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Order category of order &1 is not intended for production campaigns

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PCM086 - Order category of order &1 is not intended for production campaigns ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PCM086 indicates that the order category of the specified order is not intended for production campaigns. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when dealing with production planning and campaign management.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The order category assigned to the order does not support production campaigns. This can happen if the order is of a type that is not configured for campaign management.
  The configuration settings in the system do not allow the specific order category to be used in production campaigns.
  There may be a mismatch between the order type and the expected order category for the production campaign.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Order Category Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the order category in the system. Ensure that the order category you are trying to use is indeed intended for production campaigns.
  You can check this in the customizing settings under the relevant production planning or campaign management sections.
  
  
  
  Change Order Category:
  
  If the order category is not intended for production campaigns, consider changing the order category to one that is compatible with production campaigns.
  
  
  
  Review Campaign Settings:
  
  Ensure that the production campaign settings are correctly defined and that the order type is included in the campaign settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to order categories and production campaigns to understand the requirements and limitations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MC62 (for campaign management) or /SAPAPO/MC73 (for order management) to review and adjust settings.
  Customizing Settings: The relevant customizing settings can usually be found in the SPRO transaction under the sections related to Production Planning and Campaign Management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.