How To Fix /SAPAPO/SOR039 - Mandatory retention date is &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SOR -

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Mandatory retention date is &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SOR039 - Mandatory retention date is &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SOR039 Mandatory retention date is &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue related to the retention date of a product or planning object. This error indicates that a mandatory retention date has not been specified or is missing for a certain planning object, which is required for the planning process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Retention Date: The most common cause of this error is that the retention date for a product or planning object has not been defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the APO system that require a retention date to be set for certain planning scenarios.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or planning data that lead to the absence of a retention date.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Retention Date:
  
  Navigate to the relevant product or planning object in the SAP APO system.
  Check the master data settings and ensure that a retention date is specified.
  If necessary, update the retention date to a valid date that meets the planning requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that the retention date is set as mandatory where required.
  If you have access, check the settings in the SAP APO customizing (transaction code SPRO) to see if there are any specific requirements for retention dates.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to identify any other potential issues with the master data that may be causing this error.
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for checking planning data) or /SAPAPO/SDP81 (for checking product master data) to analyze the data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on retention dates and their importance in the planning process.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Retention Date: In the context of supply chain planning, the retention date is often used to determine how long certain data should be retained for planning purposes, which can affect inventory management, demand planning, and supply planning.
  SAP APO: Advanced Planning and Optimization is a component of SAP that helps organizations optimize their supply chain processes through advanced planning techniques.
  Master Data Management: Ensuring that master data is complete and accurate is crucial for effective planning in SAP APO.
  
  By addressing the missing retention date and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/SOR039.