How To Fix /SAPAPO/PROD321 - Concatenated PP/DS plan has been deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PROD -

• Message number: 321

• Message text: Concatenated PP/DS plan has been deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PROD321 - Concatenated PP/DS plan has been deleted ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PROD321 indicates that a concatenated Production Planning/Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) plan has been deleted. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there are issues related to the planning books or the data associated with the PP/DS planning process.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Planning Books: The error may occur if a planning book that is part of a concatenated plan has been deleted or is no longer available.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration settings related to the PP/DS planning books.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the planning book or the associated data.
  System Configuration Changes: Changes in system configuration or updates may lead to the unavailability of certain planning books.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Planning Books: Verify if the planning book that is part of the concatenated plan still exists. If it has been deleted, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings for the PP/DS planning books are correct and that there are no inconsistencies.
  User Authorization: Check the user permissions to ensure that the user has the necessary access rights to the planning books and data.
  Recreate Concatenated Plan: If the planning book is deleted and cannot be restored, you may need to recreate the concatenated plan using the available planning books.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to PP/DS planning to understand any specific requirements or configurations that may be necessary.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it involves complex configurations or system issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MC62 (for planning book maintenance) and /SAPAPO/MC73 (for planning book assignment).
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on PP/DS planning and configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.