How To Fix /SAPAPO/SCHED835 - Item category &1 is assigned to the invalid process alias &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SCHED -

• Message number: 835

• Message text: Item category &1 is assigned to the invalid process alias &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCHED835 - Item category &1 is assigned to the invalid process alias &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCHED835 Item category &1 is assigned to the invalid process alias &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is a mismatch or misconfiguration related to the process alias and item category in the scheduling or planning process.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Process Alias: The process alias specified in the configuration does not exist or is not correctly defined in the system.
  Incorrect Item Category Assignment: The item category being referenced is not properly linked to a valid process alias.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings for the planning area or the planning book that lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another, it might not have been transported correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Process Alias:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/OM17 (or the relevant transaction for managing process aliases).
  Verify that the process alias &2 exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Item Category Assignment:
  
  Check the item category &1 in the relevant configuration settings.
  Ensure that it is assigned to a valid process alias in the planning area or planning book settings.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration of the planning area and planning book to ensure that all settings are correct and consistent.
  Make sure that the item categories and process aliases are properly defined and linked.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  If needed, re-transport the relevant configuration or manually adjust the settings in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP APO you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  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/OM17 for process alias management and /SAPAPO/MC62 for planning book configuration.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message.