How To Fix /SAPAPO/PHAS073 - Production Start Date is inconsistent for location &1, product &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PHAS -

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Production Start Date is inconsistent for location &1, product &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PHAS073 - Production Start Date is inconsistent for location &1, product &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PHAS073 indicates that there is an inconsistency with the production start date for a specific location and product in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises during planning activities when the system detects that the production start date does not align with the expected or defined parameters for the product at the specified location.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the product or location may not be set up correctly. This includes production versions, lead times, or other relevant parameters.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters such as production lead times, safety stock levels, or availability checks may not be configured correctly.
  Production Orders: There may be existing production orders that conflict with the proposed start date.
  Calendar Settings: The factory calendar or working days may not be aligned with the production schedule.
  Capacity Constraints: There may be capacity constraints at the location that prevent production from starting on the proposed date.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Master Data: Review the master data for the product and location. Ensure that all relevant fields, such as production versions and lead times, are correctly defined.
  Review Planning Parameters: Verify the planning parameters in the APO system. Make sure that the production lead times and other relevant settings are appropriate for the product and location.
  Examine Production Orders: Check for any existing production orders that may conflict with the proposed start date. Adjust or reschedule them if necessary.
  Validate Calendar Settings: Ensure that the factory calendar is set up correctly and that the working days align with the production schedule.
  Capacity Planning: Review the capacity planning for the location. If there are constraints, consider adjusting the production schedule or increasing capacity if possible.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MC90 to run consistency checks on the planning data to identify any discrepancies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MC90 for consistency checks, /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning book views, and /SAPAPO/SDP94 for production planning.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on production planning and master data management in APO.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP APO expert for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and following the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/PHAS073.