How To Fix /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS442 - Prod. &1 loc. &2 excluded from deployment because Pull only is selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS -

• Message number: 442

• Message text: Prod. &1 loc. &2 excluded from deployment because Pull only is selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS442 - Prod. &1 loc. &2 excluded from deployment because Pull only is selected ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS442 indicates that a specific product at a particular location has been excluded from the deployment process because the "Pull only" option is selected. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly in the Deployment module.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The product (identified as &1) at the location (identified as &2) is configured to be managed in a "Pull only" mode. This means that the system is set to only pull stock from upstream locations when there is a demand, rather than deploying stock proactively to the location.
  As a result, the deployment process does not consider this product/location combination for deployment, leading to the exclusion message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Product Configuration:
  
  Go to the product master data in SAP APO and check the settings for the product in question.
  Look for the "Deployment" settings and verify if the "Pull only" option is indeed selected.
  
  
  
  Modify Deployment Settings:
  
  If you want the product to be included in the deployment process, you may need to change the setting from "Pull only" to allow for deployment.
  This can typically be done in the product master data under the relevant planning area.
  
  
  
  Review Deployment Profile:
  
  Check the deployment profile assigned to the product/location. Ensure that it is configured correctly to allow for deployment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the implications of the "Pull only" setting and how it affects deployment.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making changes, run the deployment process again to see if the product/location is now included.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like /SAPAPO/DP for demand planning and /SAPAPO/DEPL for deployment to navigate and make necessary changes.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate authorizations to make changes to product master data and deployment settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and ensure that the product and location are included in the deployment process as needed.