How To Fix /SAPAPO/RRP_HEUR070 - Heuristic &1 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RRP_HEUR -

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Heuristic &1 is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP_HEUR070 - Heuristic &1 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP_HEUR070 Heuristic &1 is invalid typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a heuristic that is being called is not recognized or is not valid in the current context. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Heuristic Not Defined: The heuristic specified in the error message may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Heuristic Name: There may be a typo or incorrect name used when calling the heuristic.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the heuristic.
  Heuristic Deactivation: The heuristic may have been deactivated or removed from the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent the heuristic from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Heuristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/HEUR to check if the heuristic is defined in the system.
  Ensure that the heuristic name matches exactly with what is being called.
  
  
  
  Verify Heuristic Name:
  
  Double-check the name of the heuristic being used in the planning run or in the code to ensure there are no typos.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the heuristic has the necessary authorizations. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Check Heuristic Status:
  
  Verify if the heuristic is active. If it has been deactivated, you may need to reactivate it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for the specific heuristic to ensure it is being used correctly and that all required parameters are being passed.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If the heuristic is part of a specific configuration, ensure that all related settings are correctly configured in the APO system.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/HEUR for heuristic management and /SAPAPO/RRP for planning board functions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to the heuristic in question.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on heuristics and their configuration in APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.