How To Fix /SAPAPO/SOR203 - Product &1 is set to obsolete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SOR -

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Product &1 is set to obsolete

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SOR203 - Product &1 is set to obsolete ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SOR203 Product &1 is set to obsolete indicates that the specified product (denoted by &1) has been marked as obsolete in the system. This typically means that the product is no longer in use or is not intended for future transactions, which can affect planning and other processes in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO).
  Cause:
  
  Product Lifecycle Management: The product has reached the end of its lifecycle and has been marked as obsolete by the organization.
  Data Maintenance: The product may have been intentionally set to obsolete during data maintenance activities, possibly due to changes in product strategy or inventory management.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the master data that led to the product being flagged as obsolete.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Product Status: Verify the status of the product in the system. You can do this by navigating to the product master data in SAP APO and checking the "Status" field.
  Reactivation: If the product needs to be reactivated for planning or other purposes, you may need to change its status back to active. This typically requires appropriate authorizations and should be done in accordance with your organization's data governance policies.
  Consult Documentation: Review any documentation or policies regarding product obsolescence in your organization to ensure compliance with business processes.
  Data Maintenance: If the obsolescence was a mistake, correct the master data accordingly. This may involve working with the relevant teams (e.g., product management, supply chain) to ensure that the product is correctly represented in the system.
  Error Handling: If the product is indeed obsolete and should remain so, ensure that any processes or transactions attempting to use this product are adjusted to avoid further errors.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MAT1 (Product Master) to view and edit product details.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing product lifecycle and obsolescence in SAP APO.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to product statuses in the system.
  Consult with Experts: If you are unsure about the implications of changing a product's status, consult with your SAP APO functional consultant or a member of the product management team.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and manage the product status appropriately within your SAP APO environment.