How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_DIS018 - 'Fix.Transprt' indicator different for loc.prod.&1 &2 and header &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_DIS -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: 'Fix.Transprt' indicator different for loc.prod.&1 &2 and header &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_DIS018 - 'Fix.Transprt' indicator different for loc.prod.&1 &2 and header &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_DIS018 indicates a discrepancy between the "Fix.Transprt" indicator settings for a location product and its corresponding header in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises in the context of transportation planning or when dealing with location-specific product data.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the "Fix.Transprt" indicator (which determines whether transportation planning is fixed or flexible) is set differently for the location product and the header. This inconsistency can lead to issues in planning and execution, as the system expects these indicators to align for proper processing.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the "Fix.Transprt" indicator is consistent between the location product and the header. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check the Settings:
  
  Go to the location product master data and check the "Fix.Transprt" indicator.
  Go to the header data (e.g., the transportation lane or planning book) and check the same indicator.
  
  
  
  Align the Indicators:
  
  If you find that the indicators are different, you will need to update one of them to match the other. This can typically be done in the master data maintenance transactions in SAP APO.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Data:
  
  After making the necessary changes, reprocess the relevant planning runs or transportation planning processes to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  Conduct tests to ensure that the error no longer appears and that the planning processes are functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/LOCPROD for location product maintenance or /SAPAPO/TP for transportation planning to access the relevant data.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on the "Fix.Transprt" indicator and its implications in transportation planning.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after aligning the indicators, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  By ensuring consistency in the "Fix.Transprt" indicator across the relevant data objects, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your planning activities in SAP APO.