How To Fix APO_BAPI196 - Product does not exist with specified internal key

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APO_BAPI - Message Class for APO BAPIs

• Message number: 196

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

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to address a product using an internal key
("ProductId" or "ProductInt"). However, this product does not exist.
Note that the external key ("Product") must always be used to create
products.

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?

Enter the external key ("Product").

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APO_BAPI196 - Product does not exist with specified internal key ?

  The SAP error message APO_BAPI196 ("Product does not exist with specified internal key") 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 product data, but the specified product cannot be found in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Product Key: The internal key (usually a product number or ID) provided in the BAPI call does not match any existing product in the APO system.
  Product Not Created: The product may not have been created in the APO system, or it may exist only in the ERP system and not yet been replicated to APO.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between the ERP and APO systems, leading to discrepancies in product availability.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the BAPI may not have the necessary authorizations to access the product data.
  Inactive Product: The product might be inactive or flagged for deletion in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Product Key: Check the internal key being used in the BAPI call to ensure it is correct. You can do this by querying the product master data in the APO system.
  Create Product: If the product does not exist, create it in the APO system using the appropriate transaction or BAPI.
  Check Data Replication: Ensure that the product data has been properly replicated from the ERP system to the APO system. You may need to run the relevant replication jobs or check for errors in the data transfer.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the product data. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  Check Product Status: Verify the status of the product in the system. If it is inactive or flagged for deletion, you may need to reactivate it or create a new product.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAPI Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific BAPI being used to understand the required parameters and expected behavior.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MAT1 (Product Master) or /SAPAPO/MC62 (Product View) to check product details in APO.
  Error Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or details that may provide more context about the issue.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional troubleshooting steps related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.