How To Fix /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES309 - No restriction quantities exist in target planning version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 309

• Message text: No restriction quantities exist in target planning version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES309 - No restriction quantities exist in target planning version ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES309 indicates that there are no restriction quantities available in the target planning version for the operation you are trying to perform. This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when working with planning versions and their associated data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The target planning version does not have any restriction quantities defined. This could be due to the planning version not being properly set up or the relevant data not being transferred or maintained.
  Incorrect Planning Version: You may be trying to access a planning version that is not intended for the operation you are performing.
  Data Transfer Issues: There may have been issues during the data transfer process from the source to the target planning version, leading to missing restriction quantities.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Planning Version: Verify that you are using the correct target planning version. Ensure that it is the one intended for your operations.
  Maintain Restriction Quantities: If the target planning version is correct, check if the restriction quantities are defined. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant planning area in SAP APO.
  Checking the settings for the target planning version to ensure that restriction quantities are maintained.
  
  
  Data Transfer: If you suspect that data transfer issues are the cause, review the data transfer process to ensure that all necessary data has been correctly transferred to the target planning version.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on how to maintain restriction quantities in your planning version.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Planning Versions: In SAP APO, planning versions are used to manage different scenarios and data sets. Each version can have its own set of data, including restriction quantities.
  Restriction Quantities: These are limits set on the quantities that can be planned or produced, often used to manage capacity and resource constraints.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO, such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning board or /SAPAPO/MC90 for maintaining planning versions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your planning version is correctly set up with the necessary restriction quantities.