How To Fix /SAPAPO/RRP_HEUR902 - Product is not relevant for Shelf Life Planning

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RRP_HEUR -

• Message number: 902

• Message text: Product is not relevant for Shelf Life Planning

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP_HEUR902 - Product is not relevant for Shelf Life Planning ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP_HEUR902 Product is not relevant for Shelf Life Planning typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you are trying to perform planning activities for a product that is not set up to use Shelf Life Planning (SLP). Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Product Configuration: The product in question is not configured to be relevant for Shelf Life Planning. This could be due to the settings in the material master or the planning book.
  Master Data Settings: The material master data may not have the necessary shelf life parameters defined, or the product may not be flagged for shelf life management.
  Planning Area Settings: The planning area being used may not include shelf life planning as part of its configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the relevant views (especially the Basic Data and Sales views) to ensure that the product is set up for shelf life management.
  Ensure that the shelf life parameters (like minimum remaining shelf life, shelf life expiration date, etc.) are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Update Product Settings:
  
  If the product should be relevant for shelf life planning, you may need to update the material master to include the necessary shelf life management settings.
  You can do this by using transaction code MM02 to modify the material master.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Area:
  
  Verify that the planning area you are using is configured to handle shelf life planning. This can be checked in the configuration settings of the planning area in APO.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP Basis or APO configuration team to ensure that the planning area is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Product Hierarchy:
  
  If the product is part of a product hierarchy, ensure that the hierarchy settings allow for shelf life planning.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to shelf life planning to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Shelf Life Planning: This is a feature in SAP APO that helps manage products with a limited shelf life, ensuring that products are used or sold before they expire.
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the different views in the material master that are relevant for shelf life management, such as Basic Data, Sales, and Plant Data/Storage.
  APO Configuration: Understanding the configuration of planning areas and their relevance to shelf life planning can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.