How To Fix /SAPAPO/PHAS034 - The "new product" indicator is not set for product &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PHAS -

• Message number: 034

• Message text: The "new product" indicator is not set for product &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PHAS034 - The "new product" indicator is not set for product & ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PHAS034 indicates that the "new product" indicator is not set for a specific product in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a planning activity (like creating a forecast or running a planning run) for a product that is not marked as a new product in the system.
  Cause:
  
  New Product Indicator Not Set: The product in question does not have the "new product" indicator activated in its master data.
  Product Master Data Issues: The product may not be fully defined in the system, or there may be missing information that is required for planning.
  Planning Area Configuration: The planning area may not be configured to handle new products correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Set the New Product Indicator:
  
  Go to the product master data in the SAP system.
  Navigate to the relevant product and check the "new product" indicator.
  Set the indicator if it is not already set.
  
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary fields in the product master data are filled out correctly.
  Verify that the product is active and has been properly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Area Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the planning area to ensure it is set up to recognize new products.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP Basis or APO configuration team to ensure that the planning area is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Planning Activity:
  
  After making the necessary changes, re-run the planning activity that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MAT1 (Product Master) or /SAPAPO/MC62 (Maintain Planning Area) to access and modify product data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on product master data and planning area configuration.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to product master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.