How To Fix /SAPAPO/RRP263 - Product &1 in location &2 is planned externally; no change possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RRP -

• Message number: 263

• Message text: Product &1 in location &2 is planned externally; no change possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP263 - Product &1 in location &2 is planned externally; no change possible ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP263 Product &1 in location &2 is planned externally; no change possible typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you attempt to make changes to a product that is being planned externally. This means that the planning for this product is being managed outside of the SAP system, and as a result, certain changes cannot be made directly within the SAP APO environment.
  Cause:
  
  External Planning: The product in question is set up to be planned externally, which means that its planning data is managed by an external system or process.
  Planning Mode: The planning mode for the product/location combination may be set to "external," preventing any changes from being made in the SAP APO system.
  Master Data Settings: The master data settings for the product/location may indicate that it is not allowed to be changed within the APO system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Planning Settings: Review the planning settings for the product and location in the APO system. Ensure that the product is not set to be planned externally if you want to make changes.
  Change Planning Mode: If appropriate, change the planning mode for the product/location combination to allow for internal planning. This can typically be done in the product master data or location master data.
  Consult External System: If the product must remain planned externally, you will need to make any necessary changes in the external planning system rather than in SAP APO.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the planning settings. Sometimes, restrictions may be in place based on user roles.
  Contact Support: If you are unsure about the settings or how to proceed, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP documentation for further guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MAT1 (Product Master) or /SAPAPO/LOC1 (Location Master) to check and modify the relevant settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on planning modes and external planning configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.