How To Fix /SAPAPO/LOC892 - Business partner &1 has time-dependent addresses; location not created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/LOC -

• Message number: 892

• Message text: Business partner &1 has time-dependent addresses; location not created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOC892 - Business partner &1 has time-dependent addresses; location not created ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOC892 indicates that there is an issue with creating a location in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module due to the presence of time-dependent addresses for the specified business partner. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Time-Dependent Addresses: The business partner specified in the error message has addresses that are defined with time dependencies. This means that the addresses are valid only for certain periods, and the system requires a specific address to create a location.
  Location Creation Requirements: When creating a location in APO, the system expects a valid address that is not time-dependent or requires a specific address that is valid at the time of location creation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) in SAP.
  Search for the business partner mentioned in the error message.
  Review the address details and check if there are any time-dependent addresses defined.
  
  
  
  Modify Address:
  
  If the address is time-dependent, consider modifying it to make it valid for the required time frame or create a new address that is not time-dependent.
  Ensure that the address you want to use for the location is valid and does not have any time constraints.
  
  
  
  Create Location with Valid Address:
  
  After ensuring that the business partner has a valid address, attempt to create the location again in APO.
  Use the transaction code /SAPAPO/LOC1 to create the location and ensure that the address selected is appropriate.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to business partner and location management in APO for additional guidance on address handling.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings related to business partners and locations in the SAP system. There may be specific settings that need to be adjusted to allow for the creation of locations with time-dependent addresses.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on business partner management and location creation in APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create the location in SAP APO.