How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDEM403 - Demand history of item &1 in order &2 not updated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDEM -

• Message number: 403

• Message text: Demand history of item &1 in order &2 not updated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM403 - Demand history of item &1 in order &2 not updated ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM403 indicates that the demand history for a specific item in a particular order has not been updated. This can occur in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly in the Demand Planning (DP) module.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Configuration: The demand history might not be configured correctly for the item or order in question.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the item or order, such as missing or incorrect master data.
  Order Status: The order might be in a status that does not allow for demand history updates.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not be set up to allow updates to demand history.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to update the demand history.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the demand planning configuration for the item and order is set up correctly. This includes checking the planning area and the relevant key figures.
  
  
  Review Master Data: Verify that the master data for the item is complete and accurate. This includes checking the material master, info records, and any other relevant data.
  
  
  Order Status: Check the status of the order. If the order is in a status that does not allow updates, you may need to change the status or complete the order.
  
  
  Planning Version: Ensure that the planning version you are using is correctly configured to allow updates to demand history. You may need to check the settings in the planning book.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform updates on demand history. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks: Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 to run consistency checks on the demand planning data to identify any issues.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 for demand planning and /SAPAPO/SDP1 for planning book maintenance.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to update the demand history for the specified item and order.