How To Fix /SAPAPO/LOC141 - Enter a numeric value for an alternative location ID with ALI type &1

/SAPAPO/LOC141 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/LOC -

• Message number: 141

• Message text: Enter a numeric value for an alternative location ID with ALI type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOC141 - Enter a numeric value for an alternative location ID with ALI type &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOC141 indicates that the system expects a numeric value for an alternative location ID (ALI) of a specific type, but it received an invalid input. This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when working with location master data or during planning activities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Input: The user may have entered a non-numeric value (e.g., letters, special characters) for the alternative location ID.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system where the ALI type is not properly defined or linked to the expected numeric values.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data in the system may be corrupted or not properly maintained, leading to invalid entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input: Ensure that the value entered for the alternative location ID is numeric. If you are copying or importing data, verify that the source data is correct.
  Review ALI Type Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for alternative