How To Fix /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK066 - Person responsible (planner) is not specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK -

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Person responsible (planner) is not specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK066 - Person responsible (planner) is not specified ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK066 indicates that a person responsible (planner) is not specified for a particular planning object in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises in the context of Supply Network Planning (SNP) or Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) when the system expects a planner to be assigned to a specific planning object, such as a product or a location.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Planner Assignment: The most common cause is that the planner field is not filled in the relevant master data (e.g., product master, location master).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the APO system that require a planner to be assigned but are not properly set up.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the planner assignments may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign a Planner:
  
  Navigate to the relevant master data (e.g., Product Master or Location Master) in the APO system.
  Check the "Planning" or "General" tab to find the field for the person responsible (planner).
  Assign a valid planner to the object in question.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that the planner assignment is required and that the settings align with your business processes.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to adjust the settings.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, validate the data to ensure that all necessary fields, including the planner assignment, were correctly populated.
  If discrepancies are found, correct the data in the source system or directly in APO.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MAT1 for product master data or /SAPAPO/LOC1 for location master data to check and update the planner assignments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on master data management in APO.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the planner assignments.
  Error Logs: Check the application logs for additional details that may provide context for the error.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the missing planner assignment and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK066.