How To Fix /SAPAPO/MAT823 - A product group type cannot be simultaneously TL and QT relevant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -

• Message number: 823

• Message text: A product group type cannot be simultaneously TL and QT relevant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT823 - A product group type cannot be simultaneously TL and QT relevant ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT823 indicates that there is a conflict in the configuration of a product group in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). Specifically, it states that a product group cannot be both "TL" (Transportation Load) and "QT" (Quota) relevant at the same time. This typically arises when trying to assign a product group to a planning area or when configuring product master data.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Conflict: The product group has been configured to be relevant for both Transportation Load and Quota, which is not allowed.
  Master Data Issues: The product master data or the product group settings may have been incorrectly set up, leading to this conflict.
  Planning Area Settings: The planning area may have been defined in a way that does not support both types of relevance for the same product group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Product Group Settings:
  
  Go to the product group configuration in SAP APO and check the settings for the product group in question.
  Ensure that the product group is set to be either TL relevant or QT relevant, but not both.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning Area Configuration:
  
  If the planning area is set to allow both types of relevance, consider adjusting the configuration to ensure that it aligns with the business requirements.
  You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or APO configuration team to make these changes.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the products assigned to the product group. Ensure that they are correctly categorized and that there are no conflicting settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on configuring product groups and planning areas.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to product group and planning area configuration, such as /SAPAPO/MC62 for product group maintenance.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/MAT823 and ensure that your product group configurations are set up correctly.