How To Fix /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER205 - Runtime increased by &1 seconds

/SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER205 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER -

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Runtime increased by &1 seconds

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER205 - Runtime increased by &1 seconds ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER205 indicates that the runtime of the optimizer has increased by a specified number of seconds. This message is typically related to the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically in the context of the Production Planning (PP) Optimizer.
  
  Cause:
  
  Complexity of the Planning Problem: The increase in runtime can be attributed to the complexity of the planning problem being solved. This could be due to a large number of products, production resources, or constraints that the optimizer needs to consider.
  Data Volume: A significant increase in the volume of data (e.g., more orders, larger planning horizons) can lead to longer processing times.
  Inefficient Configuration: Suboptimal settings in the optimizer configuration can lead to longer runtimes. This includes settings related to heuristics, algorithms, or parameters that control the optimization process.
  System Performance: The performance of the underlying hardware or the SAP system itself can impact runtime. If the system is