How To Fix /SAPAPO/LOC186 - Location &1 was not geocoded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/LOC -

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Location &1 was not geocoded

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOC186 - Location &1 was not geocoded ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOC186 indicates that a specific location (denoted by &1) has not been geocoded. Geocoding is the process of converting addresses or location names into geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude), which are necessary for various functionalities in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), such as transportation planning and optimization.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Geocoding Data: The location may not have been assigned geographic coordinates in the system.
  Incorrect Location Data: The location data might be incomplete or incorrectly formatted, preventing successful geocoding.
  Geocoding Service Issues: There may be issues with the external geocoding service that SAP is trying to use to obtain the coordinates.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to perform geocoding for the specified location.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Location Data: Verify that the location data is complete and correctly formatted. Ensure that all necessary fields (like address, city, country) are filled out.
  Manual Geocoding: If the location is not geocoded automatically, you can manually enter the geographic coordinates for the location in the system.
  Use Geocoding Tools: Utilize SAP's geocoding tools or external geocoding services to obtain the coordinates for the location.
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the geocoding settings in your SAP system are correctly configured. This may involve checking the settings in the SAP APO system or any relevant customizing settings.
  Review Logs: Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the failure to geocode the location.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on geocoding locations in your version of SAP APO.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide patches related to geocoding.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Geocoding Services: If using an external geocoding service, ensure that the service is operational and that your SAP system has the necessary access and credentials to use it.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SAPAPO/LOC186 error and successfully geocode the location in question.