How To Fix /SAPAPO/LO1006 - Location type for location &2 (external: &1) does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/LO1 -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Location type for location &2 (external: &1) does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/LO1006 - Location type for location &2 (external: &1) does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/LO1006 indicates that there is an issue with the location type for a specific location in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. The message states that the location type for the specified location (external: &1) does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Location Type: The location type that is being referenced for the specified location has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The location may have been configured incorrectly, or the location type may have been deleted or not activated.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing entries in the location type table.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the transport may not have included the necessary location type definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Location Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/LOC or use the relevant configuration transaction to check the location types defined in the system.
  Ensure that the location type for the specified location exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Location Type:
  
  If the location type does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings for APO.
  If it exists but is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the location in question to ensure that it is correctly assigned to a valid location type.
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/LOC to view and edit location master data.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that the transport included all necessary objects and configurations related to location types.
  If needed, re-transport the missing configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to location types in APO for any specific requirements or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/LOC: To manage locations in APO.
  SPRO: To access the configuration settings for APO.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  APO Master Data: Understanding how master data is structured in APO can help in diagnosing issues related to location types.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify location types and master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.