How To Fix /SAPAPO/PPDS_COMMONS012 - Selected Products/Locations are not active for planning

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PPDS_COMMONS -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Selected Products/Locations are not active for planning

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPDS_COMMONS012 - Selected Products/Locations are not active for planning ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPDS_COMMONS012 indicates that the selected products or locations are not active for planning in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system, specifically in the Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) module. This error typically arises when trying to execute planning functions for products or locations that have not been properly configured or activated for planning.
  Causes:
  
  Inactive Products/Locations: The products or locations you are trying to plan for are not marked as active in the system.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version you are using may not include the selected products or locations.
  Master Data Configuration: The master data for the products or locations may not be set up correctly, leading to them being inactive for planning.
  Data Transfer Issues: There may be issues with data transfer from the ERP system to the APO system, causing certain products or locations to be inactive.
  Planning Area Settings: The planning area may not be configured to include the selected products or locations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Activate Products/Locations:
  
  Go to the product master data in the APO system and ensure that the products are marked as active for planning.
  Similarly, check the location master data to ensure that the locations are active.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Version:
  
  Verify that the planning version you are using includes the products and locations in question. You can do this by checking the settings in the planning version configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary master data (product, location, etc.) is correctly set up and activated in the system. This includes checking the product hierarchy and location hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If you suspect data transfer issues, check the data transfer logs between the ERP and APO systems to ensure that all relevant data has been successfully transferred.
  
  
  
  Planning Area Configuration:
  
  Review the planning area settings to ensure that the products and locations are included in the planning area. You may need to adjust the configuration if they are not included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on how to activate products and locations for planning.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MC62 (for product master) and /SAPAPO/MC63 (for location master) to check and modify the status of products and locations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.