How To Fix /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN210 - Material &1 not SNP relevant (alternative component --> &2 &3 &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN -

• Message number: 210

• Message text: Material &1 not SNP relevant (alternative component --> &2 &3 &4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN210 - Material &1 not SNP relevant (alternative component --> &2 &3 &4) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN210 indicates that a specific material is not relevant for SNP (Supply Network Planning) in the context of alternative components. This error typically arises in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module when trying to maintain or process a product that has alternative components defined, but one or more of those components are not set up correctly for SNP.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Marked as SNP Relevant: The material in question (denoted as &1 in the error message) is not marked as SNP relevant in the system. This means that it cannot be included in SNP planning processes.
  Alternative Components Issues: The alternative components (denoted as &2, &3, &4) may also not be marked as SNP relevant, or they may not be properly configured in the system.
  Master Data Configuration: There may be issues with the master data configuration for the materials involved, such as missing or incorrect settings in the material master or the SNP planning book.
  Planning Area Settings: The planning area may not be set up to include the materials or their alternatives.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the material &1 and ensure that it is marked as SNP relevant. This can be done in transaction MM02 (Change Material) under the "MRP" view.
  Verify that the alternative components (&2, &3, &4) are also marked as SNP relevant.
  
  
  
  Review Alternative Components:
  
  Ensure that the alternative components are correctly defined in the system. Check if they are assigned to the same planning area as the main material.
  Make sure that the alternative components are also set up in the product master data in APO.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Area Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the planning area to ensure that it includes the materials and their alternatives. This can be done in the SAP APO system under the planning area settings.
  
  
  
  Re-assign or Update SNP Settings:
  
  If the materials are not SNP relevant, you may need to update their settings to make them relevant. This can involve reassigning them to the correct planning area or updating their SNP settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on configuring materials for SNP relevance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM02 for changing material master data.
  CIF for checking the integration between SAP ERP and SAP APO.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  APO Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in SAP APO, especially those related to SNP and master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the materials and their alternatives are correctly set up for SNP planning.