How To Fix /SAPAPO/RELEASE018 - Scheduling agreement &1 does not exist in the APO System

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RELEASE -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Scheduling agreement &1 does not exist in the APO System

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RELEASE018 - Scheduling agreement &1 does not exist in the APO System ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RELEASE018 indicates that a scheduling agreement specified in the system does not exist in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to process a scheduling agreement that has not been properly replicated or does not exist in the APO database.
  Causes:
  
  Data Replication Issues: The scheduling agreement may not have been replicated from the SAP ERP system to the APO system. This can happen due to configuration issues or errors during the replication process.
  Incorrect Agreement Number: The scheduling agreement number being referenced may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Deletion of Agreement: The scheduling agreement may have been deleted or archived in the ERP system, and the APO system has not been updated accordingly.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent it from recognizing the scheduling agreement.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check the Scheduling Agreement: Verify that the scheduling agreement number is correct and exists in the SAP ERP system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., ME33L for display).
  
  
  Replicate Data: If the scheduling agreement exists in the ERP system but not in APO, ensure that the data replication process is functioning correctly. You can use transaction /SAPAPO/RC1 to check the status of the replication and to manually trigger the replication if necessary.
  
  
  Review Logs: Check the logs for any errors during the replication process. You can use transaction /SAPAPO/RC1 to view the replication logs and identify any issues that may have occurred.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings for the integration between SAP ERP and APO are correct. This includes checking the settings for the CIF (Core Interface) and ensuring that the necessary master data is being transferred.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may be required.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  ME33L - Display Scheduling Agreement
  /SAPAPO/RC1 - CIF Monitoring
  /SAPAPO/OM - APO Order Management
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message for any known issues or fixes.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on scheduling agreements and their integration with APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.