How To Fix /SAPAPO/MVM_CONS_CHK021 - No procurement options are defined for product variant & in location &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MVM_CONS_CHK -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: No procurement options are defined for product variant & in location &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MVM_CONS_CHK021 - No procurement options are defined for product variant & in location & ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MVM_CONS_CHK021 indicates that there are no procurement options defined for a specific product variant at a given location. This error typically arises in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is trying to perform planning activities but cannot find any procurement methods (like make-to-stock, make-to-order, etc.) for the specified product variant.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Procurement Data: The product variant may not have any procurement options defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the product variant or location may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the product or location may not be set up properly, leading to the absence of procurement options.
  Product Variant Not Active: The product variant might not be active or available for planning in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Procurement Options:
  
  Go to the product master data in the APO system and ensure that procurement options are defined for the product variant in question.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/MVM for product master maintenance) and checking the procurement settings.
  
  
  
  Check Product and Location Configuration:
  
  Verify that the product variant is correctly configured in the system and that it is assigned to the correct location.
  Ensure that the location is set up to handle the procurement of the product variant.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the product and location to ensure that all necessary information is filled out correctly.
  Make sure that the product variant is active and available for planning.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on setting up procurement options and product variants.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test planning run to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MVM for product master maintenance and /SAPAPO/MC90 for checking the location product view.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to product master data and procurement settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that procurement options are properly defined for the product variant in the specified location.