How To Fix /SAPAPO/KPI_MESSAGES001 - Invalid combination entered: location &1, product &2, version &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/KPI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Invalid combination entered: location &1, product &2, version &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/KPI_MESSAGES001 - Invalid combination entered: location &1, product &2, version &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/KPI_MESSAGES001 Invalid combination entered: location &1, product &2, version &3 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to access or manipulate data related to a specific location, product, and version combination that does not exist or is not valid in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Combination: The specified combination of location, product, and version does not exist in the APO system. This could be due to data not being maintained or incorrect entries.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the product not being assigned to the location or the version not being valid for the specified product.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data for the specified combination.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered the wrong values for location, product, or version, leading to an invalid combination.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Data: Check the master data in the APO system to ensure that the combination of location, product, and version exists. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant master data transaction (e.g., Product Master, Location Master).
  Ensuring that the product is assigned to the location and that the version is valid for that product.
  
  
  
  Correct Input: Double-check the input values for location, product, and version. Ensure that they are correctly entered and correspond to existing records in the system.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data for the specified combination. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance. They may provide insights into specific configurations or settings that could be affecting the data.
  
  
  Data Maintenance: If the combination is indeed missing, you may need to create or maintain the relevant master data records to ensure that the combination is valid.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for maintaining master data in SAP APO, such as /SAPAPO/MAT1 for product master data and /SAPAPO/LOC1 for location master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional context or solutions.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific system configuration and data setup.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.