How To Fix MG606 - Location not available on APO. Cannot select Advanced Planning.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MG - Batch input: material master

• Message number: 606

• Message text: Location not available on APO. Cannot select Advanced Planning.

What causes this issue?

The location (Plant or MRP Area) that you have specified does not exist
in <LS>Locations</> (/SAPAPO/LOC) table in <ZH>SCM APO</>. You cannot
select <LS>Advanced Planning </>checkbox.

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?

Specify a location that exists in <LS>Locations</> (/SAPAPO/LOC) table
and then select the <LS>Advanced Planning </>checkbox to proceed.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MG606 - Location not available on APO. Cannot select Advanced Planning. ?

  The SAP error message MG606 ("Location not available on APO. Cannot select Advanced Planning.") typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a location (such as a plant, storage location, or distribution center) is not properly set up or is not available for planning in the APO system. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Location Not Defined in APO: The location you are trying to use may not be defined in the APO system.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the location may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Integration Issues: There may be issues with the integration between the SAP ERP system and the APO system, leading to missing or outdated data.
  Planning Area Configuration: The planning area may not be configured to include the location in question.
  Location Status: The location may be inactive or not available for planning in the APO system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Location Definition:
  
  Verify that the location is defined in the APO system. You can do this by checking the location master data in the APO system.
  Use transaction code /SAPAPO/LOC1 to check the location details.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary master data (such as product, location, and resource) is correctly maintained in both the ERP and APO systems.
  Check for any missing or incorrect entries in the location master data.
  
  
  
  Integration Check:
  
  Ensure that the integration between SAP ERP and APO is functioning correctly. You may need to run the CIF (Core Interface) to transfer the latest data from ERP to APO.
  Use transaction code /SAPAPO/CIF to monitor and troubleshoot CIF issues.
  
  
  
  Planning Area Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the planning area to ensure that the location is included in the planning area settings.
  Use transaction code /SAPAPO/SDP94 to review the planning area settings.
  
  
  
  Location Status:
  
  Verify the status of the location in the APO system. If the location is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  Check the location's availability in the planning book or planning view you are trying to access.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/LOC1: To view and maintain location master data.
  /SAPAPO/CIF: To monitor and manage CIF integration.
  /SAPAPO/SDP94: To check planning area settings.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring locations and master data in APO.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MG606 error in SAP APO.