How To Fix /SAPAPO/MAT079 - Enter an alternative product number

/SAPAPO/MAT079 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Enter an alternative product number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT079 - Enter an alternative product number ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT079 typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user is trying to perform an action that requires a product number, but the system cannot find the specified product. This error indicates that the system expects an alternative product number to be entered.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Product Number: The primary cause of this error is that the product number you are trying to use does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Product Number: The product number entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Product Not Active: The product may not be active or may not have been properly set up in the system.
  Alternative Product Not Defined: The system may require an alternative product number to be defined for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Product Number: Verify that the product number you are entering is correct. Ensure there are no typos or formatting issues.
  Use Alternative Product: