How To Fix /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER274 - Runtime limit set using dual solution method

/SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER274 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER -

• Message number: 274

• Message text: Runtime limit set using dual solution method

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER274 - Runtime limit set using dual solution method ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER274 indicates that the runtime limit for the optimization process in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module has been reached when using the dual solution method. This typically occurs during the planning run when the optimizer is unable to find a feasible solution within the specified time limit.
  
  Cause:
  
  Complexity of the Problem: The optimization problem may be too complex, involving a large number of variables and constraints, which can lead to longer computation times.
  Insufficient Runtime Limit: The default runtime limit set for the optimizer may be too low for the specific planning scenario being executed.
  Data Volume: A large volume of data (e.g., many products, locations, or planning objects) can increase the time required for the optimization process.
  Inefficient Model: The model being used may not be optimized, leading to longer processing times.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Increase Runtime Limit:
  
  You can increase the runtime limit for the optimizer. This can be done