How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDEM207 - Desired delivery time in order &1 item &2 not specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDEM -

• Message number: 207

• Message text: Desired delivery time in order &1 item &2 not specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM207 - Desired delivery time in order &1 item &2 not specified ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM207 indicates that the desired delivery time for a specific order item is not specified. This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) within SAP, particularly when dealing with demand planning or order management.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A sales order or production order is created without specifying a desired delivery date or time for one or more items.
  The system requires a desired delivery time to perform scheduling or planning functions, and it cannot proceed without this information.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Order Details:
  
  Go to the order in question (e.g., sales order, production order) and verify if the desired delivery date/time is filled in for the affected item.
  If it is missing, enter the desired delivery date/time.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the relevant master data (like material master, customer master, etc.) has the necessary delivery time settings configured.
  Check if the delivery date is derived from the master data settings.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that the desired delivery time is correctly set up in the planning area.
  Check the settings for the planning book and data view to ensure that the desired delivery time is included in the planning process.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like VA02 (Change Sales Order) or CO02 (Change Production Order) to modify the order and add the missing delivery time.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on how to handle delivery dates in your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) and MD02 (MRP Run) to analyze the impact of the missing delivery time on planning.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If your organization has custom logic implemented, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect how delivery times are handled.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the /SAPAPO/PDEM207 error message.