How To Fix /SAPAPO/LOC140 - A location cannot have multiple alternative location IDs of ALI type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/LOC -

• Message number: 140

• Message text: A location cannot have multiple alternative location IDs of ALI type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOC140 - A location cannot have multiple alternative location IDs of ALI type &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOC140 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of location IDs in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, it states that a location cannot have multiple alternative location IDs of the ALI (Alternative Location ID) type.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  Duplicate ALI IDs: There are multiple alternative location IDs defined for a single location, which is not allowed in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the location in the APO system may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in the alternative location IDs.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there have been manual entries, it may lead to inconsistencies in the alternative location IDs.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Alternative Location IDs:
  
  Go to the location master data in the APO system and check the alternative location IDs assigned to the location in question.
  Ensure that there is only one ALI type alternative location ID assigned to that location.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicates:
  
  If you find multiple ALI type IDs, you will need to remove or correct the duplicates. This can be done by editing the location master data and ensuring that only one ALI ID is present.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the location in the APO system to ensure that they are set up correctly and do not allow for multiple ALI IDs.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, perform a consistency check on the data to identify and rectify any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to location management in APO for any specific guidelines or updates that may pertain to your version of the software.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/LOC1 to view and edit location master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional insights.
  APO Documentation: Review the APO documentation for best practices on managing location IDs and alternative location IDs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your location configuration is correct.