How To Fix /SAPAPO/LOM034 - Internal ID for external location & does not exist

/SAPAPO/LOM034 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/LOM -

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Internal ID for external location & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOM034 - Internal ID for external location & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOM034 typically indicates that there is an issue with the internal ID for an external location in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during planning runs, data uploads, or when trying to access certain functionalities related to external locations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing External Location: The internal ID for the external location does not exist in the system. This could be due to data not being uploaded correctly or the external location not being created in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the location master data.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for external locations may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the internal ID.
  Transport Issues: If the data was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the external location might