How To Fix /SAPAPO/LOC880 - Location changed from plant to address of shipping point &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/LOC -

• Message number: 880

• Message text: Location changed from plant to address of shipping point &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOC880 - Location changed from plant to address of shipping point &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOC880 indicates that there is a change in the location from a plant to the address of a shipping point in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This typically occurs when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the location data being used in the planning process.
  Cause:
  
  Location Data Mismatch: The system is trying to use a location that has been defined as a shipping point instead of a plant. This can happen if the master data for locations is not correctly maintained.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the APO system that are not aligned with the settings in the ERP system.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from the ERP system to APO, there may be issues with the data transfer that lead to incorrect location assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Location Master Data: Verify the master data for the locations in both the ERP and APO systems. Ensure that the locations are correctly defined as either plants or shipping points.
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings in both the ERP and APO systems to ensure that they are consistent and correctly set up for location determination.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the location data to identify any discrepancies. This can often be done using transaction codes like /SAPAPO/LOC1 or /SAPAPO/LOC2 to view and maintain location data.
  Reassign Locations: If necessary, reassign the locations in the planning books or master data to ensure that the correct locations are being used in the planning process.
  Transport Requests: If changes were made in the development or quality systems, ensure that the transport requests are correctly moved to the production environment.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/LOC1 (to display location data) and /SAPAPO/LOC2 (to maintain location data).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on location management in APO.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.