How To Fix /SAPAPO/RRP_HEUR225 - Maximum no. of proposals exceeded. Interactive sourcing not performed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RRP_HEUR -

• Message number: 225

• Message text: Maximum no. of proposals exceeded. Interactive sourcing not performed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP_HEUR225 - Maximum no. of proposals exceeded. Interactive sourcing not performed ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP_HEUR225 Maximum no. of proposals exceeded. Interactive sourcing not performed typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is trying to generate sourcing proposals for a specific planning scenario, but the number of proposals exceeds the predefined limit.
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Proposal Limit: The error indicates that the number of sourcing proposals generated during the planning run has exceeded the maximum limit set in the system configuration. This limit is often set to prevent performance issues or excessive data processing.
  Configuration Settings: The maximum number of proposals is defined in the configuration settings of the APO system. If the planning scenario generates a high number of proposals due to a large number of products, locations, or sourcing options, this error can occur.
  Data Volume: High data volume or complexity in the planning scenario can lead to a situation where the number of proposals exceeds the threshold.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Increase Maximum Proposal Limit:
  
  You can increase the maximum number of proposals allowed in the configuration settings. This can typically be done in the APO system under the relevant planning area settings.
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the planning area and look for the parameter that defines the maximum number of proposals. Increase this value as needed.
  
  
  
  Optimize Planning Parameters:
  
  Review the planning parameters and constraints to ensure they are optimized. This may involve adjusting the sourcing rules, product allocations, or other relevant settings to reduce the number of proposals generated.
  
  
  
  Filter Proposals:
  
  If applicable, consider applying filters to limit the number of proposals generated based on specific criteria (e.g., only certain products or locations).
  
  
  
  Review Data:
  
  Analyze the data being processed to identify if there are any unnecessary or redundant entries that could be cleaned up to reduce the overall proposal count.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for additional insights or recommendations specific to your version of SAP APO.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/RRP3 (for interactive planning) or /SAPAPO/RRP4 (for detailed planning) to analyze the planning run and proposals.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional configuration guidance.
  Performance Monitoring: Monitor system performance and proposal generation to ensure that increasing the limit does not adversely affect system performance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully perform interactive sourcing in your SAP APO environment.