How To Fix /SAPAPO/LOC215 - Combination of equipment group &1 and equipment type &2 is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/LOC -

• Message number: 215

• Message text: Combination of equipment group &1 and equipment type &2 is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOC215 - Combination of equipment group &1 and equipment type &2 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOC215 indicates that there is an issue with the combination of an equipment group and an equipment type in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a valid mapping or configuration for the specified equipment group and type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The equipment group and equipment type combination may not be properly configured in the system.
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data for the equipment group or type may be missing or incorrectly defined.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from recognizing the combination as valid.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the equipment group/type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the equipment group and equipment type are correctly defined in the system.
  Ensure that the combination is valid according to the business rules and settings in your