How To Fix /SAPAPO/SEQ357 - Optimizing not possible as there are no orders to be optimized available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SEQ -

• Message number: 357

• Message text: Optimizing not possible as there are no orders to be optimized available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SEQ357 - Optimizing not possible as there are no orders to be optimized available ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SEQ357 indicates that the optimization process in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) cannot proceed because there are no orders available for optimization. This typically occurs in the context of production planning and scheduling when the system is trying to optimize production sequences but finds no relevant orders to work with.
  Causes:
  
  No Orders Created: There may be no production orders, planned orders, or purchase orders available in the system for the selected planning horizon.
  Filters Applied: The selection criteria or filters applied in the optimization run may be too restrictive, resulting in no orders being selected for optimization.
  Incorrect Planning Version: The planning version being used may not have any active orders or may not be set up correctly.
  Data Issues: There could be issues with master data or transaction data that prevent orders from being recognized by the optimization process.
  Planning Area Configuration: The planning area may not be configured correctly to include the relevant orders.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Orders: Verify that there are indeed orders created in the system for the relevant planning period. You can do this by checking the order management transactions (e.g., CO03 for production orders).
  Review Selection Criteria: Examine the selection criteria used in the optimization run. Ensure that they are set correctly to include the relevant orders.
  Change Planning Version: If you are using a specific planning version, switch to a different version that has active orders or check the configuration of the current version.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the master data and transaction data to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Consult Configuration: Review the configuration of the planning area and ensure that it is set up to include the necessary order types and data.
  Run a Different Optimization: If applicable, try running a different optimization scenario or a different planning run to see if the issue persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/OPTIMIZE for running optimizations and /SAPAPO/OM_ORDER for order management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on APO optimization processes for more detailed guidance on setup and troubleshooting.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.