How To Fix /SAPAPO/PROD064 - Specify use of production process model

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PROD -

• Message number: 064

• Message text: Specify use of production process model

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PROD064 - Specify use of production process model ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PROD064 indicates that a production process model (PPM) needs to be specified for the production process in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or execute a production order or a planning run without having a defined production process model for the relevant product or location.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Production Process Model: The most common cause of this error is that the production process model has not been defined for the product in question.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the product or the production process model may not be set up correctly.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the product may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained, leading to the absence of a required production process model.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the /SAPAPO/PROD064 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Define a Production Process Model:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/PPM in the SAP GUI.
  Create a new production process model if one does not exist for the product.
  Ensure that the production process model is correctly configured with all necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  Assign the Production Process Model:
  
  Navigate to the product master data in APO (transaction code /SAPAPO/MAT1).
  Ensure that the production process model is assigned to the relevant product and location.
  Check the "Production Process Model" field and ensure it is populated with the correct model.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the product to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Verify that the product is set up for production in the relevant planning area.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Planning Run:
  
  After making the necessary changes, re-run the planning run or the production order creation process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Production Process Model (PPM): This is a model that defines how a product is produced, including the sequence of operations, resources required, and any specific parameters related to the production process.
  Master Data in APO: Proper maintenance of master data is crucial for successful planning and execution in SAP APO. This includes product master data, location data, and production process models.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/PPM, /SAPAPO/MAT1, and others that may be useful for managing production process models and product master data.
  
  By following these steps and ensuring that the production process model is correctly defined and assigned, you should be able to resolve the /SAPAPO/PROD064 error.