How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDEM286 - Desired Delivery Time Order &1 Item &2 Sched. Line &3 Not Specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDEM -

• Message number: 286

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM286 - Desired Delivery Time Order &1 Item &2 Sched. Line &3 Not Specified ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM286 indicates that there is a missing "Desired Delivery Time" for a specific order item and schedule line in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises in the context of demand planning or supply network planning when the system expects a delivery time to be specified for a particular order item but finds it missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The desired delivery time has not been specified in the order or scheduling line.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the APO system that require a desired delivery time but are not properly set up.
  Master Data Issues: The relevant master data (like material master, customer master, etc.) may not have the necessary delivery time information.
  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:
  
  
  Specify Desired Delivery Time: 
  
  Go to the relevant order in the APO system and check the item details. Ensure that the "Desired Delivery Time" is filled in for the order item and schedule line.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the material and customer involved. Ensure that the desired delivery times are correctly maintained in the material master and customer master records.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that the desired delivery time is not set as a mandatory field unless necessary. This can be done in the customizing settings for the APO module.
  
  
  
  Data Transfer Validation:
  
  If the data is being transferred from another system, validate the data transfer process to ensure that all required fields, including the desired delivery time, are being populated correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on the error message and any specific configuration or data requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for demand planning) or /SAPAPO/MC90 (for planning book) to analyze the data related to the order.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the desired delivery time is specified correctly for your orders in the SAP APO system.