How To Fix /SAPAPO/MAT118 - Enter a valid SNP supply profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Enter a valid SNP supply profile

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT118 - Enter a valid SNP supply profile ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT118 Enter a valid SNP supply profile typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), specifically within the Supply Network Planning (SNP) module. This error indicates that the system is expecting a valid SNP supply profile for a material, but the profile provided is either missing or invalid.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Supply Profile: The material in question does not have an assigned SNP supply profile.
  Invalid Profile: The supply profile assigned to the material is not valid or does not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the SNP supply profiles in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to the material or the supply profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master data in the SAP system and verify if the SNP supply profile is assigned correctly.
  You can check this in transaction code MM03 (Display Material) under the SNP tab.
  
  
  
  Assign a Valid SNP Supply Profile:
  
  If the supply profile is missing, you can assign a valid SNP supply profile to the material using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Navigate to the SNP tab and enter a valid supply profile.
  
  
  
  Verify Supply Profile Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the supply profile you are trying to assign is correctly configured in the system. You can check this in transaction code /SAPAPO/SNP1 (SNP Profile Maintenance).
  Make sure that the profile is active and has the necessary settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that there are no data inconsistencies in the master data. You can use transaction code /SAPAPO/CONS for consistency checks.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on SNP supply profiles and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  /SAPAPO/SNP1: SNP Profile Maintenance
  /SAPAPO/CONS: Consistency Check
  
  
  
  SNP Supply Profile: This is a configuration that defines how supply is managed for materials in the SNP process. It includes settings for planning strategies, lot sizes, and other supply-related parameters.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to SNP supply profiles.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the material has a valid SNP supply profile assigned.