How To Fix /SAPAPO/SCHED861 - &1 executed (return code &2, time &3)

/SAPAPO/SCHED861 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SCHED -

• Message number: 861

• Message text: &1 executed (return code &2, time &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCHED861 - &1 executed (return code &2, time &3) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCHED861 typically relates to issues encountered during the execution of scheduling functions in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error message indicates that a scheduling job has been executed, but it has returned an error code, which can help diagnose the underlying issue.
  
  Cause:
  The error message can be caused by several factors, including but not limited to:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the APO system or in the specific planning area can lead to scheduling failures.
  Data Issues: Missing or inconsistent master data (like material master, location master, etc.) or transaction data (like planned orders, production orders) can cause scheduling to fail.
  Resource Constraints: If there are not enough resources (like production capacity) available to fulfill the scheduling request, it may lead to an error.
  Technical Issues: Problems with the underlying database, network issues, or system performance can also lead to scheduling errors.
  Return Code: The return code (&2 in the