How To Fix /SAPAPO/SNPOPT204 - Problem simplified by removing fixed requirements

/SAPAPO/SNPOPT204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SNPOPT -

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Problem simplified by removing fixed requirements

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNPOPT204 - Problem simplified by removing fixed requirements ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNPOPT204 typically indicates that there is an issue with the optimization process in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). Specifically, this error suggests that the optimization problem has been simplified by removing fixed requirements, which can occur for several reasons.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Infeasibility: The optimization problem may be infeasible due to conflicting constraints or requirements that cannot be satisfied simultaneously. This can happen if there are fixed requirements that exceed available capacity or if there are conflicting demand and supply constraints.
  
  
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data or transaction data, such as incorrect or missing data for products, locations, or resources.
  
  
  Configuration Problems: Incorrect settings in the planning area, planning book, or other configuration elements can lead to this error.
  
  
  Resource Constraints: If the resources (e.g., production capacity, labor) are not sufficient to meet the fixed requirements, the optimizer may remove them to find a feasible solution.
  
  
  
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