How To Fix /SAPAPO/LOC198 - Error during conversion of coordinates

/SAPAPO/LOC198 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/LOC -

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Error during conversion of coordinates

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOC198 - Error during conversion of coordinates ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOC198 indicates that there is an issue during the conversion of coordinates in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when there are problems with the geographical data or the coordinate system being used in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Coordinate Data: The coordinates provided may be invalid or not in the expected format.
  Missing or Incorrect Location Master Data: The location master data may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained, leading to issues during coordinate conversion.
  Geographical Data Issues: There may be issues with the geographical data used for the conversion, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the APO system related to geographical data or coordinate systems.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Coordinate Format: Ensure that the coordinates being used are in the correct format (e.g., latitude and longitude) and are valid.
  Review Location Master Data: Verify that the location master data is complete