How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDEM288 - Parent Product Must Not Be in Order &1 Item &2

/SAPAPO/PDEM288 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDEM -

• Message number: 288

• Message text: Parent Product Must Not Be in Order &1 Item &2

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/SAPAPO/PDEM288 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM288 Parent Product Must Not Be in Order &1 Item &2 typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when dealing with product hierarchies and order management. This error indicates that there is an issue with the relationship between a parent product and its child products in the context of an order.
  
  Cause:
  
  Product Hierarchy Violation: The error suggests that the parent product (the higher-level product in a hierarchy) is being referenced in an order, which is not allowed. In SAP APO, parent products are typically not meant to be ordered directly; only child products should be ordered.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the product master data or in the way the product hierarchy is set up.
  Order Type Restrictions: Certain order types may have restrictions that prevent parent products from being included in orders.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Product Hierarchy: Review the product hierarchy in the