How To Fix /SAPAPO/MA221 - Invalid proportions for product-independent location split

/SAPAPO/MA221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MA -

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Invalid proportions for product-independent location split

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA221 - Invalid proportions for product-independent location split ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA221 Invalid proportions for product-independent location split typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when dealing with the distribution of products across different locations. This error indicates that there is an issue with the proportions defined for splitting product quantities across locations, which are not valid or do not sum up correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Proportions: The proportions defined for splitting the product quantities across different locations may not add up to 100% or may contain negative values.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the master data settings for the product or location.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the product or location, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  Product-Independent Split: The error specifically refers to a product-independent location split, which means that the system is trying to allocate quantities without specific product data, leading to potential misconfigurations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Proportions: