How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_TSDM008 - No valid location product combinations exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_TSDM -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: No valid location product combinations exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_TSDM008 - No valid location product combinations exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_TSDM008 No valid location product combinations exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) when the system is unable to find a valid combination of location and product for a specific planning operation. This can happen during various processes, such as demand planning, supply planning, or when executing a planning run.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The most common cause is that the required master data for the product or location is not maintained. This includes:
  
  Product master data not created or not active.
  Location master data not created or not active.
  The combination of product and location is not defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Planning Area Configuration: The planning area may not be correctly set up to include the necessary product-location combinations.
  
  
  Data Activation Issues: Sometimes, the data may not be activated properly in the planning area, leading to the absence of valid combinations.
  
  
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the planning run may not match any existing combinations.
  
  
  Product-Location Relationship: The relationship between the product and location may not be defined in the relevant planning books or data views.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that both the product and location master data are created and active.
  Verify that the product is assigned to the correct location in the system.
  
  
  
  Maintain Product-Location Combinations:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/LOC1 (for locations) and /SAPAPO/MAT1 (for products) to check and maintain the necessary combinations.
  Ensure that the product is assigned to the location in the relevant planning area.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Area Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the planning area to ensure it includes the necessary characteristics and key figures for the product-location combinations.
  
  
  
  Data Activation:
  
  If you have recently made changes to master data, ensure that the data is activated in the planning area. You can do this through the data activation process in the SAP APO system.
  
  
  
  Adjust Selection Criteria:
  
  Review the selection criteria used in your planning run to ensure they are correct and that they match the existing product-location combinations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and related troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for master data maintenance and planning area configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_TSDM008.