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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check External Location Master Data:
  
  Go to the location master data in the APO system and verify if the external location exists.
  If it does not exist, create the external location using transaction /SAPAPO/LOC1 or the relevant transaction for your version.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Uploads:
  
  If the external location is supposed to be uploaded from another system (like ECC), check the data transfer process to ensure that the data was uploaded correctly.
  Review any logs or error messages during the upload process.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for external locations in the APO system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Ensure that the relevant settings for location types and external location handling are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that the external location data was included in the transport request.
  If necessary, re-transport the relevant data or manually create the missing external location.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/LOC1 for location maintenance and /SAPAPO/OM for order management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.