How To Fix /SAPAPO/LOM063 - Key of location &1 is initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/LOM -

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Key of location &1 is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOM063 - Key of location &1 is initial ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOM063 Key of location &1 is initial typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is trying to access or process a location that has not been properly defined or initialized. This error indicates that the key for the specified location is empty or not set, which means that the system cannot find the necessary data associated with that location.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Location Definition: The location specified in the error message has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The location might not be correctly configured in the APO system or might not be linked to the relevant master data.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from another system (like SAP ERP), there might be issues with the data transfer that resulted in missing or incomplete location data.
  User Input Error: The user might have entered an incorrect or incomplete location key in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Location Definition:
  
  Go to the location master data in the APO system and verify if the location exists.
  If it does not exist, create the location using transaction /SAPAPO/LOC1 or the relevant transaction for location master data.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the location is properly configured in the system and linked to the necessary master data (like product master, transportation lanes, etc.).
  Check if the location is active and has the necessary attributes set.
  
  
  
  Data Transfer Validation:
  
  If the location data is being transferred from another system, check the data transfer logs for any errors or issues.
  Ensure that the data transfer process is correctly set up and that all necessary data is being transferred.
  
  
  
  User Input Check:
  
  If the error occurred during a user transaction, verify the input provided by the user. Ensure that the location key is correctly entered and not left blank.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing location data in SAP APO, such as /SAPAPO/LOC1 for creating or editing locations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, 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.