How To Fix /SAPAPO/DMRES816 - Location of sublocation &1 does not correspond to location of resource &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DMRES -

• Message number: 816

• Message text: Location of sublocation &1 does not correspond to location of resource &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES816 - Location of sublocation &1 does not correspond to location of resource &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES816 indicates that there is a mismatch between the location of a sublocation and the location of a resource in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises in scenarios involving resource planning, production planning, or transportation planning where resources are assigned to specific locations.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Location Mismatch: The sublocation (e.g., a specific area within a plant or storage location) is not correctly assigned to the same location as the resource. For example, if a resource is defined for a plant, but the sublocation is defined for a different plant, this error will be triggered.
  Configuration Issues: There may be incorrect configuration settings in the master data for either the resource or the sublocation.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data, such as incorrect entries or missing data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Resource and Sublocation Assignment:
  
  Go to the resource master data in SAP APO and verify the location assigned to the resource.
  Check the sublocation definition and ensure it is assigned to the same location as the resource.
  
  
  
  Correct Master Data:
  
  If there is a mismatch, update the master data for either the resource or the sublocation to ensure they correspond correctly.
  Ensure that the sublocation is correctly defined under the same location as the resource.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to resources and sublocations. Ensure that they are set up correctly according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to identify any other potential issues in the master data that may lead to similar errors.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, test the scenario again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/RES01 (Resource Master) to view and edit resource details, and /SAPAPO/LOC1 (Location Master) to check location details.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on resource and location management in SAP APO.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the /SAPAPO/DMRES816 error message.