How To Fix /SAPAPO/CTM1709 - Product &1 does not exist in location &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CTM1 -

• Message number: 709

• Message text: Product &1 does not exist in location &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1709 - Product &1 does not exist in location &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1709 Product &1 does not exist in location &2 typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to execute a planning run or when performing certain operations related to the product and location master data.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the system cannot find the specified product (&1) in the specified location (&2). The reasons for this could include:
  
  Missing Master Data: The product may not be defined in the location master data. This can happen if the product has not been assigned to the location in the system.
  Incorrect Product/Location Combination: The product and location combination may not be valid or may not have been set up correctly in the system.
  Data Deletion: The product or location may have been deleted or marked as inactive in the system.
  Planning Area Issues: The product may not be included in the planning area that is being used for the planning run.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Go to the location master data in SAP APO and verify if the product is indeed assigned to the specified location.
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/LOC3 to check the location and see if the product is listed.
  
  
  
  Create/Update Product-Location Assignment:
  
  If the product is not assigned to the location, you can create or update the assignment using transaction /SAPAPO/LOC3 or through the relevant master data maintenance transactions.
  
  
  
  Verify Planning Area:
  
  Ensure that the product is included in the planning area you are working with. You can check this in the planning area settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletions:
  
  Verify if the product or location has been marked for deletion or is inactive. If so, you may need to reactivate it or create a new entry.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use the consistency check tools available in SAP APO to identify any inconsistencies in master data that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/LOC3 for location master data, /SAPAPO/PRODUCT for product master data, and /SAPAPO/CTM for the CTM (Capable-to-Match) run.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify master data in SAP APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.