How To Fix /SAPAPO/PROD626 - Value '&1' for field &2 can only be used for main component

/SAPAPO/PROD626 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PROD -

• Message number: 626

• Message text: Value '&1' for field &2 can only be used for main component

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/SAPAPO/PROD626 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PROD626 indicates that there is an issue with the value being used for a specific field in the context of a main component in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when a value that is not valid for a main component is being assigned or used in a planning scenario.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  A value that is intended for a sub-component or a different context is mistakenly assigned to a field that is meant for a main component.
  The configuration of the product or the master data may not be set up correctly, leading to the use of an invalid value.
  There may be inconsistencies in the product structure or the way components are defined in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Product Structure:
  
  Review the product master data and ensure that the components are correctly defined.