How To Fix /SAPAPO/LOC129 - A change to the business system group is not permitted

/SAPAPO/LOC129 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/LOC -

• Message number: 129

• Message text: A change to the business system group is not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOC129 - A change to the business system group is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOC129 A change to the business system group is not permitted typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an attempt to modify the business system group associated with a location or master data object that is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Business System Group Restrictions: The business system group is often tied to specific configurations or settings in the APO system. Changes to this group may be restricted due to dependencies or relationships with other objects in the system.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent inconsistencies that could arise from changing critical configuration settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the business system group.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the business system group. Ensure that the change you are trying to make is valid and does not violate any existing dependencies.
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