How To Fix /SAPAPO/PPO_OPT118 - The Product &1 at Plant &2 is not relevant for Advanced Planning

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PPO_OPT -

• Message number: 118

• Message text: The Product &1 at Plant &2 is not relevant for Advanced Planning

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPO_OPT118 - The Product &1 at Plant &2 is not relevant for Advanced Planning ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPO_OPT118 indicates that a specific product at a particular plant is not relevant for Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This can occur for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Product Master Data Settings: The product may not be set up correctly in the product master data. Specifically, the product might not be marked as relevant for APO.
  Plant Settings: The plant may not be configured to use APO for planning purposes. This could be due to settings in the plant master data.
  Product Type: Certain product types may not be supported for APO planning.
  Integration Issues: There may be issues with the integration between the SAP ERP system and the APO system, leading to the product not being recognized as relevant.
  Planning Area Configuration: The planning area may not include the product or the product may not be assigned to the correct planning area.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Go to the product master data in the SAP system and verify that the product is marked as relevant for APO. This can typically be checked in the product's planning view.
  Ensure that the product has the necessary attributes set for APO planning.
  
  
  
  Review Plant Settings:
  
  Check the plant settings in the plant master data to ensure that the plant is configured to use APO.
  Verify that the plant is assigned to the correct planning area.
  
  
  
  Verify Product Type:
  
  Ensure that the product type is compatible with APO planning. If the product type is not supported, consider changing it to a type that is.
  
  
  
  Check Integration Settings:
  
  Review the integration settings between the SAP ERP and APO systems. Ensure that the necessary data is being transferred correctly.
  Check for any errors in the integration process that might prevent the product from being recognized.
  
  
  
  Planning Area Configuration:
  
  Verify that the product is included in the relevant planning area. If not, you may need to add it to the planning area or create a new planning area that includes the product.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific configuration settings required for products to be relevant for APO.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MC90 (to check planning area) or /SAPAPO/DP (to access demand planning) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on 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.