How To Fix /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER017 - There is no demand defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: There is no demand defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER017 - There is no demand defined ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER017 indicates that there is no demand defined for the planning object in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when you are trying to run a planning run or optimization process, but the system cannot find any demand data for the specified planning object (such as a product or location).
  Cause:
  
  No Demand Data: The most common cause is that there is simply no demand data available for the specified planning object in the planning horizon.
  Incorrect Planning Object: The planning object you are trying to optimize may not be correctly defined or may not exist in the system.
  Planning Horizon Issues: The demand data may exist, but it could be outside the defined planning horizon.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data setup, such as missing or incorrect product or location data.
  Data Filters: Filters applied in the planning run may exclude all demand data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Demand Data: Verify that there is demand data defined for the planning object. You can do this by checking the demand management or planning book for the relevant product/location.
  Review Planning Object: Ensure that the planning object you are trying to optimize is correctly defined and exists in the system.
  Adjust Planning Horizon: Check the planning horizon settings to ensure that they encompass the periods for which demand data exists.
  Validate Master Data: Review the master data for the product or location to ensure it is complete and correctly configured.
  Remove Filters: If you are using filters in your planning run, try removing them to see if demand data appears.
  Run Demand Planning: If necessary, run the demand planning process to generate demand data before attempting the optimization run again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/DP for demand planning or /SAPAPO/OPT for optimization to check and manage demand data.
  APO Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that demand planning is set up correctly.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on demand planning and optimization processes in APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.