How To Fix APO_BAPI149 - External product name for ID &1 can not be defined clearly

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APO_BAPI - Message Class for APO BAPIs

• Message number: 149

• Message text: External product name for ID &1 can not be defined clearly

What causes this issue?

In the system there are two mapping entries available for the product
ID with different business system groups. It is therefore possible to
cleary define the external names for the product ID.

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?

Please state the business system group.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APO_BAPI149 - External product name for ID &1 can not be defined clearly ?

  The SAP error message APO_BAPI149 indicates that there is an issue with the external product name for a given product ID in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when the system cannot uniquely identify the external product name associated with the specified product ID.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: There may be multiple entries for the same product ID in the external product name table, leading to ambiguity.
  Missing Data: The external product name may not be defined for the specified product ID in the relevant master data tables.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for external product names may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in mapping.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the APO and the ERP system, especially if data has been recently migrated or updated.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Duplicates: Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MAT1 or /SAPAPO/MAT2 to check for duplicate entries for the external product name associated with the product ID. Ensure that each product ID has a unique external product name.
  Define External Product Name: If the external product name is missing, you can define it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/MAT1 for creating or /SAPAPO/MAT2 for changing product master data).
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that external product names are correctly mapped and defined.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check between the APO and ERP systems to ensure that all relevant data is synchronized and correctly defined.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to APO and external product names for any specific guidelines or updates that may apply.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MAT1, /SAPAPO/MAT2, and /SAPAPO/SDP1 for managing product master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have taken.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message APO_BAPI149 and ensure that the external product names are correctly defined in your SAP APO system.