How To Fix /SAPAPO/RRP179 - Order is not a planned or a production order; it cannot be copied

/SAPAPO/RRP179 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RRP -

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Order is not a planned or a production order; it cannot be copied

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP179 - Order is not a planned or a production order; it cannot be copied ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP179 Order is not a planned or a production order; it cannot be copied typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you are trying to copy an order that is not recognized as a valid planned or production order. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when working with the interactive planning board or during order processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Order Type: The order you are trying to copy may not be a planned order or production order. It could be a different type of order, such as a purchase order or a sales order, which cannot be copied in the context of the operation you are performing.
  Order Status: The order might be in a status that does not allow it to be copied. For example, if the order is already completed or canceled, it may not be eligible for copying.
  
  Configuration Issues: There