How To Fix /SAPAPO/PPO_OPT173 - No DDIC information exists for specified data object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PPO_OPT -

• Message number: 173

• Message text: No DDIC information exists for specified data object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPO_OPT173 - No DDIC information exists for specified data object ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPO_OPT173 No DDIC information exists for specified data object typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find the Data Dictionary (DDIC) information for a specified data object. This can happen for various reasons, including missing or incorrectly configured data objects in the APO system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data Object: The specified data object may not exist in the system or may not have been properly defined.
  Transport Issues: If the data object was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing DDIC information.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent the system from recognizing the data object.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data object.
  System Upgrade: If the system has been upgraded, some data objects may not have been updated or migrated properly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Object Definition: Verify that the data object exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction codes (e.g., /SAPAPO/OM17 for master data).
  Recreate or Adjust Data Object: If the data object is missing or incorrectly defined, you may need to recreate it or adjust its settings.
  Transport Check: If the data object was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was transported correctly. You may need to re-transport the object.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data object. You can check this in the user roles and authorizations.
  System Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the APO system to identify any inconsistencies that may be causing the issue.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in APO, such as /SAPAPO/OM17 for master data and /SAPAPO/OPT1 for optimization settings.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for APO for detailed information on data objects and their configurations.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.