How To Fix /SAPAPO/LOC161 - Update of TSP / carrier & (however, TSP / carrier does not exist)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/LOC -

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Update of TSP / carrier & (however, TSP / carrier does not exist)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOC161 - Update of TSP / carrier & (however, TSP / carrier does not exist) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOC161 typically indicates that there is an issue with the Transportation Service Provider (TSP) or carrier data in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error occurs when the system attempts to update or access a TSP or carrier that does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing TSP/Carrier Data: The TSP or carrier you are trying to reference does not exist in the system. This could be due to data not being created or being deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the TSP or carrier is not properly set up in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data, such as incorrect references or relationships between transportation lanes and carriers.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or update the TSP/carrier data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check TSP/Carrier Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/LOC1 for location or /SAPAPO/LOC2 for TSP) and verify if the TSP or carrier exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Update TSP/Carrier:
  
  If the TSP or carrier is missing, create it using the appropriate transaction code.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for transportation planning and ensure that the TSP/carrier settings are correctly defined.
  Verify that the TSP is assigned to the relevant transportation lanes.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in the APO system to identify any discrepancies in the master data.
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/TSM to check transportation lanes and their associated carriers.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify TSP/carrier data.
  Consult with your SAP security team if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to transportation planning and TSP management for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/LOC1, /SAPAPO/LOC2, and /SAPAPO/TSM.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SAPAPO/LOC161 error and ensure that your TSP/carrier data is correctly configured in the system.