How To Fix /SAPAPO/PPM_STORAGE007 - Selected orders cannot be combined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PPM_STORAGE -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Selected orders cannot be combined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPM_STORAGE007 - Selected orders cannot be combined ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPM_STORAGE007 Selected orders cannot be combined typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when dealing with production planning and scheduling. This error indicates that the selected production orders or planned orders cannot be combined for processing due to certain constraints or conditions.
  Causes:
  
  
  Order Characteristics: The selected orders may have different characteristics that prevent them from being combined. This can include differences in material, production resources, or order types.
  
  
  Capacity Constraints: If the production resources (like machines or labor) are not available or are already scheduled for other orders, the system may not allow the combination of orders.
  
  
  Order Status: The status of the orders may not allow for combination. For example, if one order is already in process or has been released, it may not be eligible to be combined with others.
  
  
  Time Constraints: The time frames of the selected orders may not align, making it impossible to combine them into a single production run.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the system that dictate how orders can be combined, which could be preventing the combination.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Review Order Characteristics: Check the characteristics of the selected orders to ensure they are compatible for combination. This includes checking material types, production resources, and order types.
  
  
  Check Capacity Availability: Ensure that the production resources required for the orders are available and not overbooked. You may need to adjust the scheduling or resource allocation.
  
  
  Order Status Review: Verify the status of the orders. If one or more orders are in a status that does not allow for combination, you may need to change their status or select different orders.
  
  
  Adjust Time Frames: Look at the start and end dates of the orders. If they do not align, consider adjusting the scheduling to allow for combination.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: Consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to order combination. There may be specific rules or parameters that need to be adjusted.
  
  
  Use Alternative Orders: If the selected orders cannot be combined, consider selecting different orders that meet the combination criteria.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP APO documentation for guidelines on order management and combination rules.
  
  
  User Forums: Engage with SAP user communities or forums where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  
  Testing: If changes are made to configurations or order characteristics, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the changes resolve the issue without introducing new problems.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to allow for the combination of selected orders in SAP APO.