How To Fix /SAPAPO/PE170 - Error when saving "SPP: Overdue SA and PO" in data manager

/SAPAPO/PE170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PE -

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Error when saving "SPP: Overdue SA and PO" in data manager

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/SAPAPO/PE170 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE170 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when dealing with Supply Network Planning (SNP) or Service Parts Planning (SPP). This error is related to issues with overdue Sales Orders (SAs) and Purchase Orders (POs) when trying to save data in the Data Manager.
  Cause of the Error:
  
  
  Overdue Sales Orders/ Purchase Orders: The error indicates that there are overdue sales orders or purchase orders that are causing issues during the data save process. This can happen if the system detects that the dates for these orders have passed, and they are not being processed correctly.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect information related to the sales or purchase orders.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the APO system that are not aligned with the current data or business processes.
  
  
  Locking Issues: Sometimes,