How To Fix /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES518 - Production volume will be deleted the next time you save

/SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES518 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Production volume will be deleted the next time you save

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES518 - Production volume will be deleted the next time you save ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES518 indicates that there is a production volume in the system that is marked for deletion. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly in the Production Planning (PP) or Demand Planning (DP) modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  A production volume (such as planned orders or production orders) has been flagged for deletion, often due to changes in planning or scheduling.
  The system detects that the production volume is no longer relevant or valid based on the current planning data or business rules.
  There may be inconsistencies in the planning data, or the production volume may have been manually marked for deletion by a user.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Production Volume: Check the specific production volume that is being flagged for deletion. You can do this by navigating to the relevant planning book or using transaction