How To Fix APO_BAPI186 - Location does not exist with internal key specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APO_BAPI - Message Class for APO BAPIs

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Location does not exist with internal key specified

What causes this issue?

You attempted to address a location using an internal key ("LocationId"
or "LocationInt", "Loctype"). However, the location does not exist.
Note that the external key ("Location", "Loctype") must always be given
for creating locations.

System Response

The data record for the corresponding location is not processed
further.

How to fix this error?

Enter the external key ("Location", "Loctype").

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APO_BAPI186 - Location does not exist with internal key specified ?

  The SAP error message APO_BAPI186 ("Location does not exist with internal key specified") typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface) is called to access or manipulate a location that does not exist in the system. This can happen for various reasons, including data inconsistencies, incorrect keys, or missing master data.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Internal Key: The internal key specified in the BAPI call does not correspond to any existing location in the APO system.
  Missing Master Data: The location may not have been created or may have been deleted in the system.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the APO system is integrated with other systems (like SAP ERP), there may be synchronization issues leading to missing or outdated data.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the BAPI may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified location.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent the location from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify the Internal Key: Check the internal key being used in the BAPI call. Ensure that it is correct and corresponds to an existing location in the APO system.
  Check Master Data: Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/LOC1 to check if the location exists in the system. If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  Data Synchronization: If the APO system is integrated with other systems, ensure that the master data is synchronized. You may need to run data transfer programs or check for errors in the data transfer process.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the BAPI has the necessary authorizations to access the location. You can check this in the user roles and authorizations.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that everything is set up correctly for location management.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can debug the BAPI call to see where it fails and gather more information about the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAPI Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific BAPI you are using to understand the expected input parameters and any prerequisites.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in APO for managing locations and master data, such as /SAPAPO/LOC1 for location maintenance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.