How To Fix /SAPAPO/LOM068 - Business partner &1 in location &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/LOM -

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Business partner &1 in location &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOM068 - Business partner &1 in location &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOM068 indicates that a specified business partner does not exist in the given location within the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises in scenarios involving master data management, particularly when dealing with business partners and locations in the context of supply chain planning.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Partner: The business partner specified in the error message has not been created or is not active in the system.
  Incorrect Location: The location specified may not be correctly set up or may not be linked to the business partner.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between different SAP systems (e.g., between SAP ERP and SAP APO).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the business partner data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Creation:
  
  Verify if the business partner exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., BP for Business Partner) and searching for the business partner ID.
  If it does not exist, create the business partner using the appropriate transaction.
  
  
  
  Verify Location Setup:
  
  Ensure that the location is correctly set up in the system and is linked to the business partner. You can check this in the location master data.
  Make sure that the business partner is assigned to the correct location in the master data.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If you are using multiple systems, ensure that the data is synchronized correctly. You may need to run data transfer programs or check the settings for data replication.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the business partner and location data. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to 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: 
  
  BP - Business Partner Maintenance
  CIF - Core Interface for data transfer between SAP ERP and SAP APO
  
  
  Master Data Management: Understanding how business partners and locations are managed in SAP APO is crucial for resolving this error.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.