How To Fix /PM0/ABP_MESSAGES145 - For product &1, the coverage must be selected as the level for items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 145

• Message text: For product &1, the coverage must be selected as the level for items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABP_MESSAGES145 - For product &1, the coverage must be selected as the level for items ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_MESSAGES145 typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of coverage levels for a product in the context of Advanced Planning (APO) or similar modules. This error suggests that the system requires a specific coverage level to be selected for the items associated with the product.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Coverage Level: The product in question does not have a defined coverage level, which is necessary for planning and inventory management.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the product master data or in the planning settings that prevents the system from recognizing the coverage level.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the product or its associated items, leading to the error.
  Item Level Settings: The items related to the product may not have the required settings or attributes that align with the coverage level requirements.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data: 
  
  Go to the product master data and ensure that a coverage level is defined for the product. This can usually be done in the product planning view.
  Ensure that the coverage level is appropriate for the product type and its associated items.
  
  
  
  Review Item Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the items associated with the product. Ensure that they are configured to use the same coverage level as required by the product.
  If necessary, update the item settings to align with the product's coverage requirements.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the planning area or the relevant planning book to ensure that coverage levels are correctly set up.
  If you are using a specific planning strategy, ensure that it is correctly configured to handle coverage levels.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the master data to identify any discrepancies or missing information that could be causing the error.
  Correct any inconsistencies found during the check.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on coverage levels and planning settings related to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), MD04 (Stock/Requirements List), or MC.9 (Coverage Analysis) to investigate the product and item settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /PM0/ABP_MESSAGES145.