How To Fix /SAPAPO/LOM086 - External org. unit ID &1 not found

/SAPAPO/LOM086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/LOM -

• Message number: 086

• Message text: External org. unit ID &1 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOM086 - External org. unit ID &1 not found ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOM086 External org. unit ID &1 not found typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a specified external organizational unit ID in the relevant master data. This can happen during various processes, such as planning, data transfer, or when executing specific transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Organizational Unit: The external organizational unit ID referenced in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to data not being uploaded or created properly.
  Incorrect Configuration: The organizational unit may not be correctly configured in the system, or there may be inconsistencies in the master data.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from another system (like SAP ERP), there may have been an issue during the transfer process, leading to missing or incomplete data.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view