How To Fix /SAPAPO/SEQ024 - No orders or requirements exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SEQ -

• Message number: 024

• Message text: No orders or requirements exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SEQ024 - No orders or requirements exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SEQ024 No orders or requirements exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to perform a planning operation (like running a heuristic or generating a plan) but there are no relevant orders or requirements available for processing. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  No Orders or Requirements Created: There may simply be no production orders, purchase orders, or sales orders created in the system for the planning period you are trying to analyze.
  Incorrect Planning Version: The planning version you are using may not have any data associated with it.
  Data Filters: Filters applied in the planning book or during the planning run may exclude all relevant data.
  Master Data Issues: Missing or incorrect master data (like material master, location, or resource data) can lead to the absence of orders or requirements.
  Planning Area Configuration: The planning area may not be correctly set up to include the necessary data for the planning run.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check for Existing Orders/Requirements:
  
  Verify that there are indeed orders or requirements created in the system for the relevant planning period. You can check this in the relevant transaction codes (like MD04 for stock/requirements list).
  
  
  
  Review Planning Version:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct planning version that contains the necessary data. You can check this in the planning book settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Filters:
  
  Review and adjust any filters applied in the planning book or during the planning run to ensure that they are not excluding all relevant data.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the materials, locations, and resources involved in the planning process to ensure they are correctly set up and active.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Area Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the planning area to ensure it is set up to include the necessary data. This may involve checking the characteristics and key figures defined in the planning area.
  
  
  
  Run a Consistency Check:
  
  If applicable, run a consistency check on the planning area to identify any issues with the data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MC90 (for planning book configuration) and /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for demand planning).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for APO to understand the planning process and data requirements better.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.