How To Fix /SAPAPO/RRP_HEUR702 - Preceding product was not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RRP_HEUR -

• Message number: 702

• Message text: Preceding product was not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP_HEUR702 - Preceding product was not found ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP_HEUR702 Preceding product was not found typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a preceding product in the planning process. This can happen during heuristic runs or when trying to create a production plan or a procurement plan.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The preceding product may not be defined in the system. This could be due to missing material master data or product master data in APO.
  Incorrect Product Relationships: The product relationships (e.g., dependencies, BOMs) may not be correctly set up, leading to the system being unable to identify the preceding product.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not have the necessary data or may not be activated.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be synchronization issues between SAP ERP and SAP APO, leading to missing or outdated data.
  Incorrect Heuristic Settings: The heuristic being used may not be configured correctly to recognize the preceding product.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that the preceding product exists in the system. Check the material master and product master data in APO to ensure that all necessary information is present.
  Review Product Relationships: Ensure that the relationships between products are correctly defined. Check for any missing BOMs or dependencies that may be required for the planning process.
  Validate Planning Version: Make sure that the correct planning version is being used and that it is activated. You can check this in the planning book settings.
  Synchronize Data: If there are discrepancies between SAP ERP and SAP APO, consider running the necessary data synchronization jobs to ensure that all relevant data is up to date.
  Adjust Heuristic Settings: Review the settings of the heuristic being used. Ensure that it is configured to recognize the preceding product and that all necessary parameters are set correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/RRP1 to access the interactive planning screen and check the product details.
  Logs and Traces: Check the logs for the heuristic run to get more details about the error. You can use transaction /SAPAPO/HEUR to analyze heuristic runs.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide patches or additional guidance on resolving known issues.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for documentation on APO heuristics and planning processes to better understand the configuration and setup.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.