How To Fix /SAPAPO/LOC066 - GUID for location &2 (external: &1) does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/LOC -

• Message number: 066

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOC066 - GUID for location &2 (external: &1) does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOC066 indicates that the system is unable to find a location (identified by a GUID) in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically occurs when there is a mismatch or absence of the specified location in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Location: The location specified by the GUID does not exist in the APO system.
  Data Transfer Issues: If the location is supposed to be transferred from another system (like SAP ERP), there may have been an issue during the data transfer.
  Incorrect Configuration: The location may not be properly configured or activated in the APO system.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the location may be incomplete or missing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Location Existence:
  
  Check if the location exists in the APO system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/LOC1 for location master data) and searching for the location using the GUID or external ID.
  
  
  
  Check Data Transfer:
  
  If the location is supposed to be transferred from SAP ERP, ensure that the data transfer process (like CIF - Core Interface) has been executed successfully. Check for any errors in the CIF logs.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Activate Location:
  
  If the location does not exist, you may need to create it in the APO system. If it exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary master data for the location is complete and correctly maintained. This includes checking for any missing attributes or settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/LOC1 for location master data maintenance and /SAPAPO/CIF for monitoring CIF transfers.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message for any known issues or fixes.
  APO Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that all necessary components are set up correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.