How To Fix /SAPAPO/INC_MD012 - Combination of product &1 and location &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/INC_MD -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Combination of product &1 and location &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/INC_MD012 - Combination of product &1 and location &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/INC_MD012 indicates that there is an issue with the combination of a product and a location in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, it means that the system cannot find the specified product-location combination in the master data.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The most common cause is that the product-location combination has not been created in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The product not being defined in the location master data.
  The location not being set up for the specific product.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the product or location fields when trying to access or process data.
  
  
  Data Deletion: The product or location may have been deleted or marked as inactive in the system.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent the product-location combination from being recognized.
  
  
  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).
  Check if the location is correctly defined and active in the system. Use transaction /SAPAPO/LOC1 to view location master data.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Combinations:
  
  If the combination does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done by maintaining the product-location relationship in the relevant master data transactions.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Ensure that the product and location codes are entered correctly in the transaction or report where the error occurred.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletions:
  
  If the product or location has been deleted, you may need to restore it or create a new entry.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you suspect configuration issues, consult with your SAP Basis or APO configuration team to ensure that the system is set up correctly to recognize the product-location combinations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/MAT1: Product Master Data
  /SAPAPO/LOC1: Location Master Data
  /SAPAPO/MDP1: Maintain Product-Location Relationships
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing master data in APO.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the product-location combinations are correctly set up in your SAP APO system.