How To Fix /SAPAPO/EDI013 - Product &1 does not exist in location &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/EDI -

• Message number: 013

• 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/EDI013 - Product &1 does not exist in location &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/EDI013 Product &1 does not exist in location &2 typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is trying to process data related to a product that is not defined or does not exist in the specified location.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The product (identified by &1) is not defined in the system for the specified location (identified by &2). This could be due to:
  
  The product has not been created in the system.
  The product is not assigned to the specified location.
  The product has been deleted or is inactive.
  
  
  
  Data Transfer Issues: If the data is being transferred from another system (like an ERP system), there may have been an issue during the data transfer that resulted in missing or incomplete data.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that prevent the product from being recognized in the specified location.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the product exists in the system. You can do this by checking the product master data in the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/MAT1 for product master).
  Ensure that the product is assigned to the correct location. You can check this in the location product master.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Product:
  
  If the product does not exist, create it in the system.
  If the product exists but is not assigned to the location, update the product master to include the location.
  
  
  
  Data Transfer Validation:
  
  If the data is being transferred from another system, check the data transfer logs for any errors or issues.
  Ensure that the data transfer process is correctly configured and that all necessary data is being sent.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that they are set up correctly for the product and location.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or support for further troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MAT1 for product master data, /SAPAPO/LOC1 for location master data, and /SAPAPO/EDID for EDI-related settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.