How To Fix /SAPAPO/RRP540 - Planned order &1 created as an SNP planned order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RRP -

• Message number: 540

• Message text: Planned order &1 created as an SNP planned order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP540 - Planned order &1 created as an SNP planned order ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP540 Planned order &1 created as an SNP planned order typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), specifically within the Supply Network Planning (SNP) module. This message indicates that a planned order has been created in the SNP planning book, but it may not align with the expectations or configurations set in the system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Planning Strategy: The planned order may have been created based on a specific planning strategy that defaults to SNP. This can happen if the product is set up to be planned in SNP rather than in other planning areas like Demand Planning (DP) or Production Planning (PP).
  
  
  Master Data Configuration: The master data for the product (like the material master or the location) may be configured to use SNP planning, which can lead to the creation of SNP planned orders.
  
  
  Planning Area Settings: The settings in the planning area may dictate that certain types of orders are created as SNP planned orders.
  
  
  Resource Availability: If there are constraints or issues with resources in the production planning area, the system may default to creating SNP planned orders.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Planning Strategy: Check the planning strategy assigned to the product. If it is not intended to be an SNP planned order, consider changing the strategy to one that aligns with your planning needs.
  
  
  Check Master Data: Review the master data for the material in question. Ensure that the settings for the product are correct and that it is intended to be planned in the desired manner.
  
  
  Adjust Planning Area Settings: If necessary, adjust the settings in the planning area to ensure that planned orders are created as expected. This may involve changing the configuration in the SNP planning book.
  
  
  Resource and Capacity Planning: Ensure that resources and capacities are correctly defined and available. If there are constraints, address them to allow for the creation of planned orders in the desired manner.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the configuration of SNP and planned orders.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, conduct tests to ensure that planned orders are created as expected and that the error message does not reoccur.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/RRP3 for viewing the planning board and /SAPAPO/SDP94 for displaying the SNP planned orders.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error message and implement a solution to address it.