How To Fix APO_BAPI099 - Invalid location type &1 for this function

APO_BAPI099 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APO_BAPI - Message Class for APO BAPIs

• Message number: 099

• Message text: Invalid location type &1 for this function

What causes this issue?

The specified location type is not supported by the function used.

System Response

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 specified location type exists, and whether it is
supported by the specified function. It may be that the location type
exists as a master date, but that only certain location types are
permissible for this function.
You can use the fixed values or function documentation to determine
whether the location type is permissible.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APO_BAPI099 - Invalid location type &1 for this function ?

  The SAP error message APO_BAPI099 with the description "Invalid location type &1 for this function" typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a function is called with an invalid or unsupported location type. This error is often encountered when working with BAPIs (Business Application Programming Interfaces) related to planning and logistics.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Location Type: The location type specified in the function call does not match the expected types for that particular BAPI or function module. For example, if the function is designed to work with a specific type of location (like a plant or storage location), and a different type is provided (like a customer or vendor), this error will occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that lead to the recognition of an invalid location type.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being passed to the function may not be correctly set