How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL081 - Some location products have consumption group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL -

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Some location products have consumption group

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL081 - Some location products have consumption group ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL081 indicates that there are some location products in the system that have been assigned to a consumption group, which is causing an issue in the context of the planning or execution process in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO).
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  Consumption Group Assignment: Certain location products are assigned to a consumption group, which may not be compatible with the operation you are trying to perform (e.g., planning, forecasting, or executing a supply chain process).
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to the consumption group and the products.
  Planning Area Settings: The planning area settings may not be correctly configured to handle products with consumption groups.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Consumption Group Assignment:
  
  Go to the product master data in the SAP APO system and check the consumption group assignment for the affected location products.
  If the consumption group is not needed, consider removing it from the product.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Area Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the planning area is correctly configured to handle products with consumption groups. This may involve checking the settings in the planning area configuration (transaction /SAPAPO/MP30).
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the master data to identify any discrepancies. You can use transaction /SAPAPO/MASTER_DATA to check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or notes related to consumption groups and planning areas to ensure that you are following the best practices.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Consumption Groups: These are used in SAP APO to manage the consumption of products in planning processes. They help in defining how demand is consumed by supply.
  Master Data Management: Proper management of master data is crucial in APO to avoid such errors. Ensure that all relevant data is up-to-date and correctly configured.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.