How To Fix /SAPAPO/LOC143 - Customer validation error for type &1 and ID &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/LOC -

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Customer validation error for type &1 and ID &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOC143 - Customer validation error for type &1 and ID &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOC143 indicates a customer validation error related to a specific type and ID in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when there is an issue with the configuration or data related to the customer master data or the location data in the APO system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Customer Data: The customer ID or type specified may not exist or may not be valid in the system.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data records for the customer or location.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the customer or location data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the APO system that are not aligned with the customer or location data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customer and Location Data:
  
  Verify that the customer ID and type specified in the error message exist in the system.
  Ensure that the customer master data is complete and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., BP for Business Partner) and check the details of the customer.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the customer and location data.
  Check the user roles and profiles to confirm that they have the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the APO system related to customer and location data.
  Ensure that the settings are correctly aligned with the business requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional insights or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP 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 BP (Business Partner), CIF (Core Interface), and others that may be used to manage master data.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message /SAPAPO/LOC143 for any known issues or patches.
  APO Configuration: Understanding the configuration of the APO system, especially in relation to master data management, can help in troubleshooting similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the /SAPAPO/LOC143 error message.