How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDEM285 - Desired Delivery Date in Order &1 Item &2 Sched. Line &3 Not Specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDEM -

• Message number: 285

• Message text: Desired Delivery Date in Order &1 Item &2 Sched. Line &3 Not Specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM285 - Desired Delivery Date in Order &1 Item &2 Sched. Line &3 Not Specified ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM285 Desired Delivery Date in Order &1 Item &2 Sched. Line &3 Not Specified typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the scheduling of a delivery date for a specific order item. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Delivery Date: The error indicates that the desired delivery date for the specified order item and schedule line is not set. This can happen if the order was created without specifying a delivery date.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the APO system that require a delivery date to be specified for certain types of orders or scheduling scenarios.
  Data Transfer Issues: If the order 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:
  
  
  Specify the Desired Delivery Date:
  
  Go to the order in question (using transaction codes like /SAPAPO/ORD or similar).
  Check the item details and ensure that the desired delivery date is specified for the relevant schedule line.
  If the date is missing, enter the appropriate delivery date.
  
  
  
  Review Order Creation Process:
  
  If orders are being created through a batch process or interface, ensure that the process includes logic to set the desired delivery date.
  Check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that can be implemented to enforce the setting of a delivery date.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that the desired delivery date is a required field for the order type being processed.
  Consult with your SAP Basis or APO configuration team to verify if any settings need to be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If the issue persists, perform a data consistency check to ensure that there are no other underlying issues affecting the order data.
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 to analyze the order and its scheduling details.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/ORD for order management and /SAPAPO/SDP94 for checking scheduling details.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for APO to understand the requirements for order processing and scheduling.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error message details and any relevant order information.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.