How To Fix /SAPAPO/SOR815 - Error when initializing SPP scheduling

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SOR -

• Message number: 815

• Message text: Error when initializing SPP scheduling

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SOR815 - Error when initializing SPP scheduling ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SOR815 typically occurs during the initialization of the Supply Network Planning (SNP) or the SPP (Service Parts Planning) scheduling in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for finding an appropriate solution.
  Cause of the Error
  The /SAPAPO/SOR815 error message generally indicates that there is an issue with the data or configuration required for the scheduling process. Common causes include:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Master Data: Required master data such as product master, location master, or resource master may be missing or incomplete.
  Incorrect Planning Version: The planning version being used may not be correctly set up or may not exist.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the scheduling process from initializing.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the SPP or SNP may not be correctly defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the scheduling may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the /SAPAPO/SOR815 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary master data (product, location, resource) is correctly maintained and complete.
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MAT1 for product master and /SAPAPO/LOC1 for location master to verify the data.
  
  
  
  Verify Planning Version:
  
  Check if the planning version you are using is active and correctly configured. You can do this in the planning book settings or using transaction /SAPAPO/VER.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to identify any data issues. You can use transaction /SAPAPO/CONS to perform consistency checks on the planning area.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for SPP or SNP is correctly set up. This includes checking the settings in the configuration transaction (SPP Configuration or SNP Configuration).
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the scheduling process. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Logs and Traces:
  
  Check the application logs and traces for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context on the issue. You can use transaction SLG1 to view application logs.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. You can search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to /SAPAPO/SOR815.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/DP, /SAPAPO/SNP, and /SAPAPO/SPP for planning processes.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for SPP and SNP to understand the configuration and data requirements.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for insights and shared experiences regarding similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the /SAPAPO/SOR815 error during SPP scheduling initialization.