How To Fix /SAPAPO/SDP317 - Plan/PDS not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SDP -

• Message number: 317

• Message text: Plan/PDS not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP317 - Plan/PDS not found ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP317 Plan/PDS not found typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a specific Plan or Production Data Structure (PDS) that is required for planning activities. This error can arise due to several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing PDS: The PDS for the specific product or location may not have been created or activated in the system.
  Incorrect Planning Area: The planning area being used may not be correctly set up or may not include the required PDS.
  Data Transfer Issues: There may have been issues during the data transfer from the ERP system to the APO system, leading to missing or incomplete data.
  Incorrect Product Master Data: The product master data may not be correctly maintained, leading to the system being unable to find the associated PDS.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the PDS.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check PDS Creation: Verify if the PDS for the relevant product and location has been created. You can do this by navigating to the PDS maintenance transaction in APO (e.g., /SAPAPO/PDS).
  Create/Activate PDS: If the PDS does not exist, create it using the appropriate transaction. If it exists but is not activated, activate it.
  Verify Planning Area: Ensure that the planning area you are using includes the PDS. You can check the configuration of the planning area in the APO system.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the APO system to identify any data inconsistencies that may be causing the issue.
  Check Master Data: Review the product master data in both the ERP and APO systems to ensure that all necessary information is correctly maintained.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the PDS and related data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/PDS, /SAPAPO/SDP, and /SAPAPO/MC.9 for monitoring and managing PDS and planning areas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to PDS and planning areas.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on PDS creation, planning area configuration, and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.