How To Fix /SAPPCE/01073 - DP Chain with additional costs exists; Update indicator not changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPCE/01 -

• Message number: 073

• Message text: DP Chain with additional costs exists; Update indicator not changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPPCE/01073 - DP Chain with additional costs exists; Update indicator not changed ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPCE/01073 DP Chain with additional costs exists; Update indicator not changed typically occurs in the context of Demand Planning (DP) within SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This message indicates that there is a demand planning chain that has additional costs associated with it, and as a result, the update indicator for that chain has not been changed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Additional Costs: The error is triggered when there are additional costs linked to a DP chain. This could be due to various factors such as transportation costs, handling costs, or any other costs that are not part of the standard planning process.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the DP or APO system that are not aligned with the expected behavior of the planning chain.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies or errors in the master data or transaction data that are causing the system to flag the