How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDRP166 - BI simulation: Substitution of remanufactured products ignored

/SAPAPO/PDRP166 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDRP -

• Message number: 166

• Message text: BI simulation: Substitution of remanufactured products ignored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP166 - BI simulation: Substitution of remanufactured products ignored ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP166 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when dealing with the planning and simulation of remanufactured products. This error indicates that the system is ignoring the substitution of remanufactured products during the BI (Business Intelligence) simulation process.
  
  Cause:
  The error message can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The settings for remanufactured products or the substitution process may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data related to the remanufactured products in the master data or transaction data.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters for the simulation might not allow for substitutions, or the relevant flags/settings may not be activated.
  Product Type: The product type being used may not support substitution in the context of remanufactured products.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for remanufactured products in the APO system. Ensure that