How To Fix APOC_OR_MESSAGES120 - Sender organization unit type is not valid.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APOC_OR_MESSAGES - Messages for Output Control

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Sender organization unit type is not valid.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APOC_OR_MESSAGES120 - Sender organization unit type is not valid. ?

  The SAP error message APOC_OR_MESSAGES120 indicates that there is an issue with the sender organization unit type in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises when the system encounters an invalid or unrecognized organization unit type during processing.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Organization Unit Type: The sender organization unit type specified in the transaction or configuration does not exist or is not recognized by the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the organizational structure or master data settings.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when defining or using organization units can lead to this error.
  Missing Customization: If the organization unit types have been customized or extended, the necessary configurations may not be in place.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Organization Unit Types:
  
  Verify that the organization unit type you are using is valid and exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  Use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings and check the definitions of organization units.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data related to the organization units is correctly maintained. This includes checking the hierarchy and relationships between different organization units.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the organization unit type in the relevant transaction or configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on valid organization unit types and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Check Customizations:
  
  If your organization has customized the system, ensure that all necessary customizations are correctly implemented and that the organization unit types are properly defined.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the relevant transactions to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization), and others that may be relevant to your specific configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or solutions.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.