How To Fix /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER073 - Production process model/PDS &1: Cannot be executed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER -

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Production process model/PDS &1: Cannot be executed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER073 - Production process model/PDS &1: Cannot be executed ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER073 indicates that there is an issue with the Production Process Model (PDS) for a specific material or product. This error typically arises in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to execute a planning run or optimization process.
  Cause:
  The error message can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing or Incomplete PDS: The Production Process Model for the specified material may not be defined or may be incomplete. This can happen if the PDS has not been created or if essential components (like operations, resources, or sequences) are missing.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The PDS might be incorrectly configured, leading to inconsistencies that prevent execution.
  
  
  Resource Availability: The resources required for the production process may not be available or may be incorrectly defined in the system.
  
  
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not be correctly set up or may not have the necessary data.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data related to the PDS.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check PDS Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/PDS to check the definition of the Production Process Model for the specified material.
  Ensure that all necessary components, operations, and resources are defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Validate Resource Availability:
  
  Check if the resources required for the PDS are available and correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Version:
  
  Ensure that the correct planning version is being used and that it contains the necessary data for the PDS.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/TS (for consistency checks) to identify any inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust PDS:
  
  If the PDS is incomplete or incorrect, consider recreating it or making the necessary adjustments to ensure it meets the requirements for execution.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional insights or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/PDS, /SAPAPO/TS, and others that may help in diagnosing and fixing the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with a technical expert who specializes in SAP APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.