How To Fix /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES113 - Enter either "L" or "R" for the status of the restriction

/SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES113 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 113

• Message text: Enter either "L" or "R" for the status of the restriction

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES113 - Enter either "L" or "R" for the status of the restriction ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES113 indicates that the system expects a valid input for the status of a restriction, specifically requiring either "L" (for "Locked") or "R" (for "Released"). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when working with restrictions in the planning process.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a user attempts to enter or modify a restriction without providing a valid status. The system is designed to accept only specific values for the status field, and if the input does not match the expected values ("L" or "R"), the error message is displayed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Input Field: Ensure that you are entering either "L" or "R" in the status field for the restriction. 
  
  "L" indicates that the restriction is locked and cannot be modified.
  "R" indicates that the restriction is released and can be modified.
  
  
  
  Correct the Entry: If you have