How To Fix /SAPAPO/MVM_CONS_CHK006 - The location for resource & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MVM_CONS_CHK -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: The location for resource & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MVM_CONS_CHK006 - The location for resource & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MVM_CONS_CHK006 indicates that the system is unable to find a specified location for a resource in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This typically occurs during planning or execution processes when the system tries to access a resource that is not properly defined or linked to a location.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Location Definition: The location for the resource may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Resource Assignment: The resource may not be correctly assigned to the location in the master data.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the location or resource tables.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport, the necessary data may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Location Definition:
  
  Go to the location master data in the SAP system and verify that the location for the resource exists.
  If it does not exist, create the location using transaction code /SAPAPO/LOC or the relevant transaction for location maintenance.
  
  
  
  Verify Resource Assignment:
  
  Check the resource master data to ensure that the resource is correctly assigned to the location.
  Use transaction code /SAPAPO/RSC1 to view and edit resource master data.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary master data is correctly maintained and consistent. This includes checking the location and resource tables for any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, review the transport logs to ensure that all necessary data was transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing locations and resources in APO.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/LOC: Location master data maintenance.
  /SAPAPO/RSC1: Resource master data maintenance.
  
  
  
  Master Data in APO: Understanding how master data is structured in APO is crucial for troubleshooting issues related to resources and locations.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SAPAPO/MVM_CONS_CHK006.