How To Fix /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES418 - Dependency of restriction &1 is not released

/SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES418 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 418

• Message text: Dependency of restriction &1 is not released

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES418 - Dependency of restriction &1 is not released ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES418 indicates that there is a dependency of a restriction that has not been released in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This typically occurs in the context of planning and scheduling when certain restrictions or dependencies are not properly managed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unreleased Restrictions: The restriction in question has not been released for planning or execution. This could be due to a manual process where the restriction was created but not activated.
  Planning Version Issues: The restriction may be linked to a specific planning version that is not currently active or has not been released.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from recognizing the restriction as released.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to release the restriction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Release the Restriction: Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP APO (such as /SAPAPO/RESTRICTIONS) and check the status of the restriction.