How To Fix /SAPAPO/AMON_LIST161 - Distribution receipt (SNC-planned) is not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/AMON_LIST -

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Distribution receipt (SNC-planned) is not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/AMON_LIST161 - Distribution receipt (SNC-planned) is not available ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/AMON_LIST161 indicating that a "Distribution receipt (SNC-planned) is not available" typically arises in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) within SAP systems. This error usually occurs when the system is unable to find a planned distribution receipt for a specific product or location in the Supply Network Collaboration (SNC) environment.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The distribution receipt may not have been created or may not exist in the system for the specified product/location.
  Incorrect Planning Parameters: The planning parameters or settings may not be correctly configured, leading to the absence of planned receipts.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data, such as incorrect or incomplete information for the product or location.
  Synchronization Issues: There could be synchronization issues between the different systems (e.g., between SAP ERP and SAP APO).
  Time Period: The time period for which the distribution receipt is being queried may not have any planned receipts.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Distribution Receipts: Verify if the distribution receipts exist for the product and location in question. You can do this by checking the relevant planning books or transaction codes in SAP APO.
  Review Planning Parameters: Ensure that the planning parameters are set correctly. This includes checking the planning horizon and other relevant settings.
  Master Data Verification: Check the master data for the product and location to ensure that all necessary information is complete and accurate.
  Synchronization Check: If you are using multiple systems, ensure that data synchronization is functioning correctly. You may need to run synchronization jobs or check for errors in the data transfer.
  Adjust Time Period: If the error is related to a specific time period, try adjusting the time frame to see if planned receipts exist in a different period.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/AMON for monitoring and /SAPAPO/SDP94 for checking planned orders.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, 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 root cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.