How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM899 - Save planning area before maintaining origin selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 899

• Message text: Save planning area before maintaining origin selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM899 - Save planning area before maintaining origin selection ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM899 Save planning area before maintaining origin selection typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you are trying to maintain or modify the origin selection for a planning area without having saved the planning area first. This is a safeguard to ensure that any changes made to the planning area are committed before further modifications are attempted.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because the system requires that the planning area be saved before you can proceed with maintaining the origin selection. This is a part of the data integrity checks within the SAP system to prevent any potential data inconsistencies.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Save the Planning Area: 
  
  Before attempting to maintain the origin selection, ensure that you have saved any changes made to the planning area. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or screen where the planning area is being edited and clicking on the "Save" button.
  
  
  
  Check for Unsaved Changes: 
  
  If you have made changes to the planning area, ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no validation errors preventing you from saving.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt Origin Selection Maintenance: 
  
  After successfully saving the planning area, you can then proceed to maintain the origin selection without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant transaction codes in SAP APO, such as /SAPAPO/TSM for planning area maintenance.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or your organization's SAP documentation for detailed instructions on managing planning areas and origin selection.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to save changes to the planning area and maintain origin selection.
  System Logs: If the issue persists even after saving, check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide further insight into the problem.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your planning area modifications in SAP APO.