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

/SAPAPO/PDEM285 - Overview

• 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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/SAPAPO/PDEM285 - Details

• 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:
  
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