/SAPAPO/CONFR_CFGREL513 - Product &1, location &2: Reference to configurable product is invalid

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CONFR_CFGREL -

• Message number: 513

• Message text: Product &1, location &2: Reference to configurable product is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CONFR_CFGREL513 - Product &1, location &2: Reference to configurable product is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CONFR_CFGREL513 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a product in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, it states that the reference to a configurable product is invalid for the specified product and location.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Invalid Configuration Settings: The product configuration settings may not be correctly defined in the system. This can happen if the configurable product is not properly linked to the relevant characteristics or if the configuration profile is missing.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The product or location master data may be incomplete or missing. This includes the absence of necessary configuration profiles or dependencies.
  
  
  Incorrect Product Type: The product type may not be set correctly, or the product may not be defined as a configurable product in the system.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the APO and the ERP system, especially if the product is being used in both systems.
  
  
  Location-Specific Issues: The location specified may not be valid for the product, or the product may not be available at that location.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Profile: Verify that the configuration profile for the product is correctly set up. Ensure that all necessary characteristics and dependencies are defined.
  
  
  Validate Master Data: Ensure that the product and location master data are complete and accurate. Check for any missing entries or inconsistencies.
  
  
  Review Product Type: Confirm that the product is defined as a configurable product in the system. You can do this by checking the product type in the material master.
  
  
  Synchronize Data: If you are using both SAP ERP and APO, ensure that the data is synchronized between the two systems. This may involve running data consistency checks or re-uploading master data.
  
  
  Check Location Validity: Verify that the location specified in the error message is valid for the product. Ensure that the product is available at that location.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to configurable products and APO configuration for any additional guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CT04 (to check characteristics), CU01 (to check configuration profiles), and MM03 (to view material master data) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /SAPAPO/CONFR_CFGREL513.