How To Fix /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS236 - Product/location &1/&2&3: Optimization started for SOES

/SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS236 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS -

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Product/location &1/&2&3: Optimization started for SOES

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/SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS236 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS236 indicates that an optimization process has started for a specific product/location combination in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. The message typically signifies that the system is attempting to optimize supply chain planning for a Sales Order Execution System (SOES) scenario.
  
  Cause:
  
  Optimization Process Triggered: The message is informational and indicates that the optimization process has been initiated for the specified product and location. It is not necessarily an error but rather a notification that the system is working on optimizing the planning for that specific product/location.
  
  Configuration Issues: If the optimization does not complete successfully, it could be due to configuration issues in the APO system, such as incorrect master data, planning parameters, or settings related to the optimization process.
  Data Issues: Missing or incorrect data related to the product or location can also lead to issues during the optimization process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Monitor the Optimization Process: Since this