How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR153 - SPP Tracks Changes to Purchase Orders setting is inactive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR -

• Message number: 153

• Message text: SPP Tracks Changes to Purchase Orders setting is inactive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR153 - SPP Tracks Changes to Purchase Orders setting is inactive ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR153 indicates that the setting for tracking changes to purchase orders in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system is inactive. This can affect the system's ability to manage and process changes to purchase orders effectively, particularly in the context of Supply Network Planning (SNP) and Demand Planning (DP).
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Configuration Settings: The setting for tracking changes to purchase orders may not be activated in the system configuration.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data that prevent the system from recognizing the changes.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the settings related to purchase order tracking.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate the Setting:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the APO system.
  Check the settings for tracking changes to purchase orders. This is typically found under the SNP or DP configuration.
  Activate the setting for tracking changes to purchase orders.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the relevant master data (such as materials, vendors, etc.) is correctly maintained and up to date.
  Verify that the purchase orders in question are correctly linked to the relevant master data.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access and modify the settings related to purchase order tracking.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on how to configure the tracking of purchase orders in your specific version of SAP APO.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the system to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that changes to purchase orders are being tracked correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.