How To Fix /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS707 - Location &1 missing in valid BOD of product &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS -

• Message number: 707

• Message text: Location &1 missing in valid BOD of product &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS707 - Location &1 missing in valid BOD of product &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS707 indicates that a specific location is missing in the valid Bill of Distribution (BOD) for a given product. This error typically arises in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when dealing with distribution planning or deployment processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Location in BOD: The specified location (&1) is not included in the valid BOD for the product (&2). This could happen if the location has not been set up correctly in the system or if it has been excluded from the BOD for some reason.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent the location from being recognized as valid for the product.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the product or location may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to the absence of the location in the BOD.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BOD Configuration:
  
  Go to the BOD configuration in the APO system and verify that the location is included in the valid BOD for the product.
  Ensure that the BOD is correctly defined and that the location is active.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the product and the location. Ensure that both are correctly set up and that there are no missing or incorrect entries.
  Verify that the location is assigned to the product in the relevant planning books or data views.
  
  
  
  Update Location Settings:
  
  If the location should be part of the BOD but is not, you may need to update the settings to include it. This may involve modifying the BOD or adjusting the product's master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to BOD and deployment planning for any specific instructions or known issues that might relate to your situation.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the location is now recognized in the BOD for the product.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning book) or /SAPAPO/MC62 (for BOD maintenance) to check and modify the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error 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 resolve the error message and ensure that the location is correctly included in the valid BOD for the specified product.