How To Fix /SAPAPO/MAT017 - Product location not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Product location not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT017 - Product location not found ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT017 Product location not found typically occurs in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module when the system cannot find a specific product at a designated location. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The product or location may not be defined in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the product master data or location master data.
  Incorrect Product-Location Assignment: The product may not be assigned to the specific location in the planning area.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be a delay or issue in data synchronization between SAP ERP and SAP APO, leading to missing or outdated information.
  Inactive or Deleted Data: The product or location may have been marked as inactive or deleted in the system.
  Planning Area Configuration: The planning area may not be configured correctly to include the product or location.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the product exists in the product master data (/SAPAPO/MAT1).
  Ensure that the location is defined in the location master data (/SAPAPO/LOC1).
  
  
  
  Product-Location Assignment:
  
  Check the product-location assignment in the planning area. You can do this by navigating to the relevant planning area and ensuring that the product is assigned to the location.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If you suspect a synchronization issue, check the data transfer between SAP ERP and SAP APO. You may need to run the relevant data transfer jobs or check for any errors in the data transfer logs.
  
  
  
  Review Inactive/Deleted Data:
  
  Ensure that the product and location are active. You can check the status in the master data views.
  
  
  
  Planning Area Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the planning area to ensure that it includes the necessary products and locations. You may need to adjust the configuration if there are discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Check for User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the product and location data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/MAT1: Product Master Data
  /SAPAPO/LOC1: Location Master Data
  /SAPAPO/MC62: Check Product-Location Assignment
  /SAPAPO/OMC1: Check Planning Area Configuration
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on product and location master data management in APO.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the /SAPAPO/MAT017 error and implement the appropriate solution. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.