How To Fix /SAPAPO/MAT020 - Product allocation procedure group is ignored

/SAPAPO/MAT020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Product allocation procedure group is ignored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT020 - Product allocation procedure group is ignored ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT020 indicates that the product allocation procedure group is being ignored in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This typically occurs when the system is unable to apply the specified product allocation procedure due to certain conditions not being met.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Allocation Procedure: The product allocation procedure group may not be defined for the product in question.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the product allocation procedure may not be set up correctly.
  Product Not Allocated: The product may not be allocated for the specific planning area or may not have any allocation defined.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not be compatible with the allocation procedure.
  Product Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the product master data that prevent the allocation procedure from being applied.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Allocation Procedure:
  
  Go to the product master data and verify that the allocation procedure group is correctly assigned