How To Fix /SAPMP/OC_APO018 - No capacity requirements for original order &1, operation counter &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPMP/OC_APO -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No capacity requirements for original order &1, operation counter &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPMP/OC_APO018 - No capacity requirements for original order &1, operation counter &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPMP/OC_APO018 No capacity requirements for original order &1, operation counter &2 typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there are no capacity requirements associated with a specific order or operation. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Capacity Requirements: The order in question may not have any capacity requirements defined. This can occur if the order was created without specifying the necessary details for capacity planning.
  
  
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type may not be configured to generate capacity requirements. Some order types may not be set up to create capacity requirements in the system.
  
  
  Routing Issues: The routing associated with the order may not have any operations defined that require capacity. If the routing is incomplete or incorrect, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Resource Availability: The resources (work centers) assigned to the operations may not be available or may not have been defined correctly in the system.
  
  
  Planning Version: The planning version being used may not have the necessary data or settings to generate capacity requirements.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Order Details: Review the order details to ensure that it has been created correctly and that all necessary fields for capacity planning are filled out.
  
  
  Verify Order Type Configuration: Check the configuration of the order type in the system to ensure that it is set up to generate capacity requirements.
  
  
  Review Routing: Examine the routing associated with the order to ensure that it includes operations that require capacity. If necessary, update the routing to include the required operations.
  
  
  Check Work Center Settings: Ensure that the work centers assigned to the operations are correctly defined and available for capacity planning.
  
  
  Planning Version Settings: Verify that the planning version being used has the correct settings and data to generate capacity requirements.
  
  
  Recreate the Order: If the order is found to be incorrectly set up, consider recreating it with the correct parameters.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CO03 (Display Production Order) or C223 (Maintain Routing) to check the details of the order and routing.
  APO Configuration: Review the APO configuration settings related to capacity planning and order management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further assistance.