How To Fix /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS137 - Priority value must be greater than zero

/SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS137 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS -

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Priority value must be greater than zero

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/SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS137 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS137 indicates that a priority value must be greater than zero. This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you are trying to create or modify a planning object, such as a production order, a purchase order, or a similar entity that requires a priority setting.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A priority value is either not set or is set to zero or a negative number.
  The system requires a valid priority value to process the planning object, and zero is not considered a valid priority.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Check the Priority Field: Ensure that the priority field in the relevant transaction or planning object is filled with a valid value greater than zero.
  Review Configuration: If you are using a custom program or enhancement, check the logic that sets the priority value. Ensure that it correctly assigns a value greater than