How To Fix /SAPAPO/MAT078 - No inheritance data maintained for location &1 and version &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -

• Message number: 078

• Message text: No inheritance data maintained for location &1 and version &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT078 - No inheritance data maintained for location &1 and version &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT078 indicates that there is no inheritance data maintained for a specific location and version in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when trying to perform operations that require data to be inherited from a higher level (like a product or location) to a lower level (like a specific location or version).
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Inheritance Data: The primary cause of this error is that the system cannot find any inheritance data for the specified location and version. This could be due to:
  
  The data not being maintained in the system.
  The location/version combination not being set up correctly.
  The relevant planning area or master data not being properly configured.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: If the configuration settings for the planning area or the master data are incorrect, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  Data Deletion: If the inheritance data was previously maintained but has since been deleted or not transferred correctly, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Inheritance Data: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP APO (like /SAPAPO/MAT1 for product master data) and check if the inheritance data for the specified location and version exists.
  Ensure that the data is correctly maintained for the product at the specified location.
  
  
  
  Maintain Data: 
  
  If the inheritance data is missing, you will need to maintain it. This can be done by:
  
  Creating or updating the product master data for the specific location and version.
  Ensuring that the relevant planning data is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Check the configuration settings for the planning area and ensure that they are set up correctly to allow for inheritance.
  Verify that the location and version are correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Transfer: 
  
  If you are using data transfer processes (like CIF), ensure that the data is being transferred correctly and that there are no errors in the transfer process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on maintaining inheritance data in your version of SAP APO.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MAT1 for product master data maintenance, /SAPAPO/LOC1 for location master data, and /SAPAPO/VER1 for version management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may resolve the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking and maintaining the necessary data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SAPAPO/MAT078 error and ensure that the necessary inheritance data is maintained for the specified location and version.