How To Fix /SAPAPO/FOT813 - Product cannot be blank

/SAPAPO/FOT813 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/FOT -

• Message number: 813

• Message text: Product cannot be blank

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/SAPAPO/FOT813 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/FOT813 Product cannot be blank typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a product identifier, but the product field is left empty or not properly populated.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Product Information: The most common cause is that the product field is not filled in the transaction or report you are trying to execute.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have inadvertently skipped the product field or made a mistake while entering data.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the APO system that prevent the product from being recognized.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select products.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that the product field is filled in correctly. If you are using a selection screen, make sure to enter a valid product ID.
  Validate Product Master Data: