How To Fix /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG280 - Location product &1-&2 has been ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG -

• Message number: 280

• Message text: Location product &1-&2 has been ignored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG280 - Location product &1-&2 has been ignored ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG280 indicates that a location product in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module has been ignored during a planning run. This typically occurs in the context of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) processes, particularly in the context of demand planning or supply planning.
  Cause:
  The error message usually arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Inactive Location Product: The location product (combination of location and product) is not active in the system. This can happen if the product is not set up correctly or if it has been marked as inactive.
  
  
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not include the location product, or the product may not be relevant for the current planning version.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect master data for the location or product, such as missing forecasts, safety stock, or other relevant data.
  
  
  Product Allocation: The product may be subject to allocation, and the allocation strategy may not allow for planning at that location.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the APO system may prevent the location product from being considered in the planning run.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Location Product Status:
  
  Go to the location product master data and verify if the product is active. If it is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Version:
  
  Ensure that the planning version you are using includes the location product. You can check this in the planning version settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the product and location to ensure that all necessary data is present and correct. This includes checking forecasts, safety stock levels, and other relevant parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Allocation Settings:
  
  If the product is subject to allocation, review the allocation settings to ensure that the product can be planned at the specified location.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that there are no restrictions preventing the location product from being included in the planning run.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/LOC3 to check location products or /SAPAPO/MC90 for planning version settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.