How To Fix /SAPAPO/SOR018 - Product interchangeability data of product &1 could not be read

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SOR -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Product interchangeability data of product &1 could not be read

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SOR018 - Product interchangeability data of product &1 could not be read ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SOR018 indicates that the system is unable to read the product interchangeability data for a specified product (denoted by &1). This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is trying to access or process data related to product interchangeability.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The product interchangeability data for the specified product may not have been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Product Number: The product number provided may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the product interchangeability data.
  Data Corruption: There may be issues with the data in the database, such as corruption or inconsistencies.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent the retrieval of the interchangeability data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Product Data: Verify that the product number is correct and that the product exists in the system. You can do this by checking the product master data in the relevant transaction (e.g., MM03 for material master).
  Maintain Interchangeability Data: If the product interchangeability data is missing, you will need to maintain it. This can typically be done in the transaction for maintaining product interchangeability (e.g., /SAPAPO/INTC).
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the product interchangeability data. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the APO data to identify and resolve any data corruption issues. This may involve using transaction codes like /SAPAPO/TSM for data consistency checks.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/INTC for maintaining interchangeability data, and MM03 for viewing material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to this error message.
  APO Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that everything is set up correctly for product interchangeability.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.