How To Fix /SAPAPO/SNP173 - Product &1 is not relevant for SNP

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SNP -

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Product &1 is not relevant for SNP

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP173 - Product &1 is not relevant for SNP ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP173 Product &1 is not relevant for SNP typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), specifically within the Supply Network Planning (SNP) module. This error indicates that the specified product is not set up to be included in the SNP planning process.
  Cause:
  
  Product Master Data Configuration: The product may not be marked as relevant for SNP in the product master data. This can happen if the product is not intended for planning or if it has been excluded from the SNP process.
  Planning Area Settings: The product might not be included in the planning area that is being used for SNP. Each planning area can have specific products defined for planning.
  Product Type: Certain product types may not be relevant for SNP, depending on the configuration and business processes.
  Product Status: The product may be in a status that does not allow it to be planned (e.g., discontinued or inactive).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Go to the product master data in the APO system.
  Verify that the product is marked as relevant for SNP. This can usually be found in the product's planning view or attributes.
  If it is not relevant, you may need to change the settings to include it in SNP.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Area Configuration:
  
  Check the planning area settings to ensure that the product is included in the relevant planning area.
  You can do this by navigating to the planning area configuration in the APO system and reviewing the list of products assigned to that area.
  
  
  
  Adjust Product Type:
  
  If the product type is not suitable for SNP, consider changing the product type or creating a new product that is relevant for SNP.
  
  
  
  Check Product Status:
  
  Ensure that the product is active and not in a status that would prevent it from being included in planning.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Planning Process:
  
  After making the necessary changes, re-run the SNP planning process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MAT1 to access product master data or /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning area configuration.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on product master data and SNP configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the product is correctly set up for SNP planning.