How To Fix APO_BAPI034 - Location &1 does not exist in system group &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APO_BAPI - Message Class for APO BAPIs

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Location &1 does not exist in system group &2

What causes this issue?

You have tried to find the external key for the location &V1& (internal
key) in business system group &V2&. No mapping entry could be found.
There is probably an inconsistency in the master data.

How to fix this error?

Check the mapping table /SAPAPO/LOCMAP to see if there is an entry for
locations for &V1&. If it exists, check that the accompanying system
group is the same as system group &V2&. If both system groups are not
the same, there could be a data inconsistency. Check whether the
location has been used with different master data and if those all
belong to the same system group. You might have used master data
(product, resource, location) from different system groups, which is
not allowed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APO_BAPI034 - Location &1 does not exist in system group &2 ?

  The SAP error message APO_BAPI034 indicates that a specific location (identified by &1) does not exist in the specified system group (identified by &2) within the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to access or manipulate a location that has not been defined or is not recognized in the context of the specified system group.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Location: The location you are trying to reference has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect System Group: The system group specified does not include the location you are trying to access.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between different systems (e.g., between SAP ERP and SAP APO).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the location in the specified system group.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration errors in the APO system that prevent the location from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Location Existence:
  
  Check if the location exists in the APO system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/LOC1 for location master data) and searching for the location ID.
  
  
  
  Check System Group Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the location is assigned to the correct system group. You can check this in the configuration settings for system groups in APO.
  
  
  
  Create the Location:
  
  If the location does not exist, you may need to create it. Use the appropriate transaction to create a new location in the APO system.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If you are working in a landscape with multiple systems (e.g., SAP ERP and SAP APO), ensure that the master data is synchronized correctly. You may need to run the relevant data transfer programs or check the CIF (Core Interface) settings.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the location in the specified system group. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/LOC1 for location master data, /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning book views, and /SAPAPO/CIF for CIF monitoring.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error message APO_BAPI034 effectively.