How To Fix /SAPAPO/MC01408 - Material & is used as the reference product

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MC01 -

• Message number: 408

• Message text: Material & is used as the reference product

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01408 - Material & is used as the reference product ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01408 typically indicates that a material is being used as a reference product in a context where it is not allowed or not properly configured. This error is often encountered in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) in SAP, particularly when dealing with product master data or planning scenarios.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The material may not be properly set up in the system as a reference product. This could be due to missing or incorrect data in the material master or product master.
  Incompatible Product Types: The material may be of a type that is not compatible with the reference product functionality.
  Missing Data: Required fields or settings for the reference product may be incomplete or missing.
  Planning Area Issues: The planning area may not be correctly configured to allow the use of the specified material as a reference product.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Verify that the material in question is correctly set up in the material master. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out and that the material type is appropriate.
  Review Product Master Data: If the material is being used in a product master context, check the product master data for completeness and correctness.
  Validate Reference Product Settings: Ensure that the reference product settings are correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the settings in the relevant planning area.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on setting up reference products and the requirements for materials used in this context.
  Check Planning Area Configuration: Ensure that the planning area is configured to allow the use of the material as a reference product. This may involve checking the characteristics and key figures associated with the planning area.
  SAP Notes and Support: If the issue persists, check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. You can also reach out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MC62 (for product master) or /SAPAPO/MC84 (for planning area) to review and edit the relevant data.
  SAP Help Portal: The SAP Help Portal provides extensive documentation on APO and product master data management.
  Community Forums: SAP Community forums can be a valuable resource for finding solutions to similar issues encountered by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.