How To Fix /SAPAPO/LOC072 - Error creating the transportation zone: Country is not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/LOC -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Error creating the transportation zone: Country is not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOC072 - Error creating the transportation zone: Country is not maintained ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOC072 indicates that there is an issue with the transportation zone configuration in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, the error states that the country is not maintained, which means that the system cannot find the necessary country information for the transportation zone you are trying to create or use.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Country Configuration: The country associated with the location or transportation zone is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Master Data: The location master data may not have the country field filled in or may have an incorrect entry.
  Transportation Zone Settings: The transportation zone may not be properly configured to include the necessary country information.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Location Master Data:
  
  Go to the location master data in APO and verify that the country field is filled in correctly.
  Ensure that the location is assigned to the correct country.
  
  
  
  Maintain Transportation Zones:
  
  Navigate to the transaction for maintaining transportation zones (usually in the SAP APO or SAP ECC system).
  Ensure that the transportation zone you are trying to create or use has the correct country assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the customizing settings for transportation zones in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the country is maintained in the relevant customizing settings for transportation zones.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check if there are any inconsistencies in the master data related to the transportation zones and locations.
  If necessary, update or correct the master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to transportation zones and country settings for any additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the creation of the transportation zone again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/LOC1 (for location master data) or /SAPAPO/TPZ1 (for transportation zone maintenance) to access the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the location and transportation zone settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SAPAPO/LOC072 error and successfully create the transportation zone.