How To Fix /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG008 - Select a valid location product

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Select a valid location product

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG008 - Select a valid location product ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG008 ("Select a valid location product") typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when working with the Capacity Planning or Demand Planning modules. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid location product for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Location Product: The location product you are trying to use does not exist in the system. This could be due to incorrect data entry or the product not being set up in the system.
  Incorrect Selection: The user may have selected a location or product that is not valid for the current planning scenario.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data setup, such as missing or incorrect entries in the location product master data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the location product.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Location Product Setup:
  
  Verify that the location product