How To Fix /SAPAPO/INBND120 - Ship-from location could not be determined for inbound delivery &1/&2/&3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/INBND -

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Ship-from location could not be determined for inbound delivery &1/&2/&3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/INBND120 - Ship-from location could not be determined for inbound delivery &1/&2/&3 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/INBND120 Ship-from location could not be determined for inbound delivery &1/&2/&3 typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to identify the ship-from location for a specific inbound delivery. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The ship-from location may not be defined in the system. This could be due to missing or incomplete master data for the vendor, material, or location.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the system may not be set up correctly to determine the ship-from location.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the inbound delivery, such as incorrect vendor information or material master data.
  Transport Lane Issues: The transport lane between the vendor and the receiving location may not be defined or may be inactive.
  Planning Area Settings: The planning area settings may not be correctly configured to allow for the determination of the ship-from location.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the vendor master data is complete and correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the material master data is correctly set up, including the relevant views (e.g., purchasing, sales).
  Check the location master data to ensure that the ship-from location is defined.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the APO system related to inbound deliveries and transportation.
  Ensure that the necessary settings for determining the ship-from location are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Validate Transport Lane:
  
  Check if the transport lane between the vendor and the receiving location is defined and active.
  If necessary, create or activate the transport lane in the system.
  
  
  
  Analyze Inbound Delivery Data:
  
  Review the specific inbound delivery document for any inconsistencies or missing information.
  Ensure that all required fields are populated correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Area Settings:
  
  Review the planning area settings to ensure that they are configured to allow for the determination of the ship-from location.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for viewing inbound deliveries) or /SAPAPO/LOC3 (for checking location master data).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.