How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM618 - DP BOM: Check for invalid BOM-relations of PPM/PDS executed

/SAPAPO/TSM618 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 618

• Message text: DP BOM: Check for invalid BOM-relations of PPM/PDS executed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM618 - DP BOM: Check for invalid BOM-relations of PPM/PDS executed ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM618 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), specifically when dealing with Demand Planning (DP) and the Bill of Materials (BOM) relationships in the Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PPDS) module. This error indicates that there are invalid BOM relationships associated with a Production Planning Model (PPM) or a Production Data Structure (PDS).
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Invalid BOM Relationships: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the BOM relationships defined in the system. This could be due to missing components, incorrect component quantities, or incorrect hierarchy levels.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: The data in the BOM may not match the data in the PPM or PDS, leading to discrepancies that trigger this error.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: Problems with master data, such as missing or incorrect material master records, can also lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the APO