How To Fix /SAPAPO/LOM049 - Location products still exist for location &1 in model &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/LOM -

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Location products still exist for location &1 in model &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOM049 - Location products still exist for location &1 in model &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOM049 indicates that there are still location products associated with a specific location in a model, which prevents certain operations from being completed. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to delete or modify a location that still has active products linked to it.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You attempt to delete or change a location in the APO model, but there are still products assigned to that location.
  The location is part of a planning area that is still in use or has dependencies that need to be resolved first.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Location Products:
  
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/LOC3 (Location Products) to check which products are still assigned to the location in question.
  Identify the products that are linked to the location.
  
  
  
  Remove or Reassign Products:
  
  If you want to delete the location, you need to first remove all products associated with it. This can be done by:
  
  Deleting the products from the location.
  Reassigning the products to another location if they are still needed.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the location in other planning areas or models.
  If the location is part of a planning area, ensure that it is not being used in any active planning runs.
  
  
  
  Delete Location:
  
  Once all products have been removed or reassigned, you can proceed to delete or modify the location as needed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of removing products or locations, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's SAP APO guidelines.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/LOC3 for managing location products and /SAPAPO/LOC1 for managing locations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address specific issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to locations and products in the APO system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SAPAPO/LOM049 error and manage your location products effectively.