How To Fix /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER204 - Problem simplified by removing fixed requirements

/SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER -

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Problem simplified by removing fixed requirements

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER204 - Problem simplified by removing fixed requirements ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER204 typically indicates an issue related to the optimization process in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This specific error message suggests that the optimizer encountered a problem that was simplified by removing fixed requirements during the planning run.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Infeasibility: The optimizer may have found that the current planning situation is infeasible due to conflicting constraints or requirements. This can happen if there are fixed requirements that cannot be met with the available resources or production capacities.
  
  
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data or transaction data, such as incorrect or missing information related to resources, products, or demand.
  
  
  Configuration Problems: The configuration settings for the optimizer may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in the planning process.
  
  
  Capacity Constraints: If the production capacity is not sufficient to meet the fixed requirements, the optimizer may remove these requirements to find a feasible solution.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Fixed Requirements: