How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDEM279 - Order Date in Order &1 Item &1 Sched. Line &3 Not Specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDEM -

• Message number: 279

• Message text: Order Date in Order &1 Item &1 Sched. Line &3 Not Specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM279 - Order Date in Order &1 Item &1 Sched. Line &3 Not Specified ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM279 indicates that there is an issue with the order date not being specified for a particular order item and schedule line in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises in the context of demand planning or production planning when the system expects a date to be defined but finds it missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Order Date: The most common cause is that the order date has not been specified for the order item or schedule line in question.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during data entry, leading to the omission of the order date.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the APO system that are not set up correctly, leading to the requirement of an order date not being fulfilled.
  Integration Issues: If the data is being transferred from another system (like SAP ERP), there may be issues in the data transfer process that result in missing fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Order Details: Review the order details in the system to ensure that the order date is specified for the relevant item and schedule line. If it is missing, enter the appropriate date.
  Data Entry Validation: Implement validation checks during data entry to ensure that all required fields, including the order date, are filled out before saving the order.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that the order date is a required field and that the system is set up to handle it correctly.
  Integration Checks: If the data is coming from another system, verify the data transfer process to ensure that all necessary fields are being populated correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and related processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for demand planning) or /SAPAPO/OM17 (for order management) to investigate the orders and their details.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.