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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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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 up in the system, leading to the function not recognizing the location type.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Location Type: Verify the location type being passed to the function. Ensure that it is one of the valid types expected by the BAPI or function module. You can refer to the documentation for the specific BAPI to see which location types are supported.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that the location types are correctly defined and that there are no discrepancies.
  Data Validation: Ensure that the data being used in the function call is valid and correctly formatted. This includes checking that the location exists in the system and is active.
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, you can debug the function call to see what values are being passed and where the error is being triggered.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for the specific BAPI or function module to understand the expected parameters and any constraints related to location types.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAPI Documentation: Look for the specific BAPI documentation in the SAP Help Portal or within the SAP system to understand the expected input parameters.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this error or provide additional context or fixes.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or SAP support channels for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.