How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDEM210 - Parent_ITEM for item &2 in order &1 not found

/SAPAPO/PDEM210 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDEM -

• Message number: 210

• Message text: Parent_ITEM for item &2 in order &1 not found

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/SAPAPO/PDEM210 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM210 Parent_ITEM for item &2 in order &1 not found typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find the parent item for a given child item in a production or planning order. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Parent Item: The parent item that is supposed to be associated with the child item does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the bill of materials (BOM) or the production order may be incorrect, leading to a mismatch.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the material master or BOM, which can lead to the system not being able to find the parent item.
  Order Deletion: The order might have been deleted or not properly created, leading to the absence of the