How To Fix APO_BAPI005 - No mapping entry for external location &1 type &2 exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APO_BAPI - Message Class for APO BAPIs

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No mapping entry for external location &1 type &2 exists

What causes this issue?

You have tried to address a location with the external keys LOKATION and
LOKATIONSTYP. There is no location for these keys.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the relevant location in the SCM system exists for the
selected business group.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APO_BAPI005 - No mapping entry for external location &1 type &2 exists ?

  The SAP error message APO_BAPI005 indicates that there is no mapping entry for the specified external location and type in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform operations that involve external locations, such as during the execution of BAPIs (Business Application Programming Interfaces) or when integrating with external systems.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Mapping Entry: The most common cause is that the external location you are trying to use has not been defined in the system or does not have a corresponding mapping entry in the APO system.
  Incorrect Location Type: The type of the location being referenced may not match the expected type in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent the mapping from being recognized.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration that lead to the absence of the mapping entry.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Mapping Entries:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/LOCATIONS or use the relevant transaction for managing locations in APO.
  Verify if the external location (identified by &1) exists and if it has the correct mapping entry for the specified type (identified by &2).
  
  
  
  Create or Update Mapping:
  
  If the mapping entry does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings for APO.
  Ensure that the external location is correctly defined in the system and that it corresponds to the expected type.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that all necessary settings for external locations are correctly configured.
  Look into the integration settings if you are pulling data from an external system.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on your master data to ensure that there are no discrepancies that could lead to this error.
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MASTER_DATA to review and correct any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to APO and BAPIs for any specific instructions or known issues regarding external locations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAPI Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific BAPI you are using to understand the expected parameters and data structures.
  APO Configuration Guides: Look for guides on configuring locations and external systems in SAP APO.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.