How To Fix /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER299 - Table &3: Referential integrity violated

/SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER299 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER -

• Message number: 299

• Message text: Table &3: Referential integrity violated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER299 - Table &3: Referential integrity violated ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER299 Table &3: Referential integrity violated typically occurs in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, particularly when working with the PP (Production Planning) Optimizer. This error indicates that there is a problem with the data integrity in the specified table, which is causing the optimizer to fail.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The most common cause of this error is that there are inconsistencies in the data stored in the relevant tables. This could be due to missing or incorrect foreign key relationships.
  Deleted or Inactive Records: If a record that is referenced by another record has been deleted or marked as inactive, it can lead to referential integrity violations.
  Custom Modifications: If there have been custom developments or modifications to the standard SAP processes, they may inadvertently lead to data integrity issues.
  Transport Issues: If data was transported between systems (e.g., from development to production) and not