How To Fix /SAPAPO/LOM176 - Loc. &1 of type &2 has a deletion flag (Not possible to create in APO)

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/LOM -

• Message number: 176

• Message text: Loc. &1 of type &2 has a deletion flag (Not possible to create in APO)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOM176 - Loc. &1 of type &2 has a deletion flag (Not possible to create in APO) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOM176 indicates that there is an issue with a location in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, the error states that the location (identified by &1) of type &2 has a deletion flag set, which prevents the creation of certain objects or data in APO.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the location you are trying to work with has been marked for deletion. This means that the system recognizes the location as inactive or no longer valid for planning purposes. The deletion flag can be set for various reasons, such as:
  
  The location is no longer needed in the planning process.
  The location has been deactivated or removed from the master data.
  There may have been an error in the data entry or configuration that led to the deletion flag being set.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Location Master Data:
  
  Go to the location master data in APO and verify the status of the location in question. You can do this using transaction codes like /SAPAPO/LOC or through the relevant master data transaction in SAP.
  
  
  
  Remove the Deletion Flag:
  
  If the location is still needed, you can remove the deletion flag. This typically involves editing the location's master data and unchecking the deletion flag. Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make this change.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Team:
  
  If you are unsure why the deletion flag was set or whether it should be removed, consult with your team or the person responsible for maintaining the master data. They may have insights into the business processes that led to this configuration.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or related objects that might be affected by the removal of the deletion flag. This includes checking for any active planning processes that might be using this location.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the location can now be used as intended.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/LOC - Location Master Data
  /SAPAPO/SDP94 - Display Location Product
  /SAPAPO/SDP93 - Display Location
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for APO and location management for more detailed information on managing locations and understanding deletion flags.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your planning activities in SAP APO.