How To Fix /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS368 - Inventory Balancing not allowed: Product &1

/SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS368 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS -

• Message number: 368

• Message text: Inventory Balancing not allowed: Product &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS368 - Inventory Balancing not allowed: Product &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS368 indicates that inventory balancing is not allowed for a specific product in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises during the deployment process when the system attempts to balance inventory across locations but encounters restrictions for the specified product.
  
  Cause:
  
  Product Configuration: The product may be configured in such a way that inventory balancing is not permitted. This could be due to settings in the product master data or in the planning book.
  Planning Area Settings: The planning area may have specific settings that restrict inventory balancing for certain products.
  Stock Type Restrictions: The stock type (e.g., blocked stock, quality inspection stock) may not allow for balancing.
  Location-Specific Settings: Certain locations may have restrictions that prevent inventory from being balanced for specific products.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Product Master Data: Review the product master data in APO to ensure that inventory balancing is allowed. Look for any settings that might