How To Fix /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER203 - Problem simplified by removing discrete constraints

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER -

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Problem simplified by removing discrete constraints

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER203 - Problem simplified by removing discrete constraints ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER203 typically indicates that the optimizer in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) has encountered a situation where it had to simplify the problem by removing discrete constraints. This can happen during the planning process when the optimizer is unable to find a feasible solution that satisfies all the constraints defined in the planning model.
  
  Cause:
  
  Infeasible Constraints: The constraints defined in the planning model may be too strict or conflicting, making it impossible for the optimizer to find a feasible solution.
  Data Issues: Incorrect or incomplete master data, such as incorrect capacity data, product master data, or planning parameters, can lead to infeasibility.
  Model Complexity: The complexity of the planning model, including too many constraints or overly complex relationships, can overwhelm the optimizer.
  Resource Limitations: If the resources (e.g., production capacity) are not sufficient to meet the demand, the optimizer may need to simplify the problem.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Constraints: Analyze the constraints