How To Fix /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES505 - Production volume does not exist

/SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES505 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 505

• Message text: Production volume does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES505 - Production volume does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES505 indicating "Production volume does not exist" typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an attempt to access or manipulate production volume data that is not available in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during planning, execution, or reporting processes.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The production volume data for the specified period or product may not have been created or updated in the system.
  Incorrect Planning Version: The planning version being used may not contain the necessary production volume data.
  Data Deletion: The production volume data may have been deleted or archived, leading to its unavailability.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the transaction or report may not match any existing production volume records.
  Integration Issues: There may be issues with the integration between different SAP modules (e.g., between SAP APO and SAP ERP) that prevent the correct data