How To Fix X4505 - Order &1: Operation/phase &2 is not APO relevant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: X4 - APO Core Interface: Interfaces for Manufacturing Orders

• Message number: 505

• Message text: Order &1: Operation/phase &2 is not APO relevant

What causes this issue?

The operation or the phase &V2& of order &V1& is not relevant to APO.

System Response

The operation is not transferred to APO and it is deleted from the APO
order if the operation or the phase exists there.

How to fix this error?

Check additional messages in the log to determine why the operation or
the phase has been classified as not relevant to APO.

Procedure for System Administrators

Internal operation counter (APLZL): &V3&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message X4505 - Order &1: Operation/phase &2 is not APO relevant ?

  The SAP error message X4505 indicates that a specific operation or phase in a production order is not relevant for Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This typically occurs in the context of production planning and scheduling when the system is trying to integrate with APO but encounters an operation that it cannot process.
  Cause:
  
  Non-APO Relevant Operations: The operation or phase in the order may not be defined as relevant for APO in the configuration settings. This can happen if the operation is not intended for planning in APO or if it is a manual operation that does not require planning.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the production order or the routing that prevent the operation from being recognized as APO relevant.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the material, routing, or work center may not be set up correctly, leading to the operation being flagged as non-APO relevant.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Operation Settings: Review the operation or phase in the production order to ensure it is set up correctly. Verify that it is intended to be APO relevant.
  Review Routing and Work Center: Check the routing and work center associated with the operation. Ensure that they are configured to be used in APO and that the relevant settings are activated.
  Adjust Master Data: Ensure that the master data for the material, routing, and work center is correctly maintained. This includes checking the APO settings in the material master and ensuring that the routing is compatible with APO.
  Consult Configuration: If necessary, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings in the APO and production planning areas to ensure that they align with your business processes.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes such as CO02 (Change Production Order) to review the order details and C223 (Change Routing) to check the routing details.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration settings.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to APO and production planning to understand the requirements for operations to be considered APO relevant.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.