How To Fix /SAPAPO/LOM033 - External ID does not exist for location &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/LOM -

• Message number: 033

• Message text: External ID does not exist for location &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOM033 - External ID does not exist for location & ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOM033 External ID does not exist for location & typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a valid external ID for a specified location. This can happen during various processes, such as planning, data transfer, or when executing certain transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing External ID: The external ID for the specified location has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Location: The location specified in the transaction may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from another system (like SAP ERP), there may be issues with the data mapping or transfer process.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the location may not be properly maintained or may have been deleted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Location Master Data:
  
  Go to the location master data in SAP APO and verify that the external ID is correctly