How To Fix /SAPAPO/SEQ057 - Solution found, however, hard restriction could not be respected

/SAPAPO/SEQ057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SEQ -

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Solution found, however, hard restriction could not be respected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SEQ057 - Solution found, however, hard restriction could not be respected ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SEQ057 typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system encounters a situation where a solution has been found, but it cannot respect a hard constraint defined in the planning process. This can happen during the planning run, especially in the context of production planning, demand planning, or supply network planning.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Hard Constraints: Hard constraints are rules that must be strictly followed, such as resource capacities, production lead times, or specific order quantities. If the planning algorithm finds a solution that meets most of the requirements but violates one or more of these hard constraints, it will trigger this error.
  
  
  Data Issues: Incorrect or incomplete master data (like resource capacities, production times, or order quantities) can lead to situations where the planning algorithm cannot find a feasible solution that adheres to all constraints.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the planning area or the planning