How To Fix /SAPAPO/SNP578 - Internal error occurred when editing an optimizer message

/SAPAPO/SNP578 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SNP -

• Message number: 578

• Message text: Internal error occurred when editing an optimizer message

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP578 - Internal error occurred when editing an optimizer message ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP578 indicates that an internal error occurred while editing an optimizer message in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically in the Supply Network Planning (SNP) area. This error can arise due to various reasons, including data inconsistencies, configuration issues, or bugs in the system.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that the optimizer is trying to process.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the SNP configuration or planning books can lead to this error.
  System Bugs: There may be known bugs in the version of SAP APO you are using that could trigger this error.
  Memory Issues: Insufficient memory or resources allocated to the SAP system can also lead to internal errors.
  User Authorizations: Lack of proper authorizations for the user trying to edit the optimizer message.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/TSN1 to check for inconsistencies in the master data.
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