How To Fix /SAPAPO/SEQ188 - Planning basis for process &1 must be requirements-oriented

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SEQ -

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Planning basis for process &1 must be requirements-oriented

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SEQ188 - Planning basis for process &1 must be requirements-oriented ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SEQ188 indicates that the planning basis for a specific process must be requirements-oriented. This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system expects a certain configuration or setup for the planning process, but it is not met.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Planning Basis: The planning basis for the process you are trying to execute is not set to be requirements-oriented. This can happen if the configuration for the planning area or the specific planning object is not correctly defined.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the planning object, such as missing or incorrect settings in the product master, location master, or other relevant master data.
  Process Configuration: The process configuration in the APO system may not be aligned with the requirements-oriented planning approach.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration of the planning area in APO and ensure that the planning basis is set to requirements-oriented. This can be done in the transaction /SAPAPO/MC62 (Maintain Planning Area).
  Verify that the relevant key figures and planning objects are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the product and location involved in the planning process. Ensure that all necessary data is maintained and that the settings are appropriate for requirements-oriented planning.
  Use transactions like /SAPAPO/MD01 (for product master) and /SAPAPO/MD02 (for location master) to review and maintain the data.
  
  
  
  Adjust Process Configuration:
  
  If you are using a specific planning process (like SNP or DP), ensure that the process configuration is set up to handle requirements-oriented planning. This may involve checking the settings in the relevant planning books or data views.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on configuring requirements-oriented planning in your specific version of SAP APO.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the planning process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MC62, /SAPAPO/MD01, and /SAPAPO/MD02 for configuration and master data maintenance.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.