How To Fix /SAPAPO/ND164 - Distance factor not specified for means of transport &1

/SAPAPO/ND164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ND -

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Distance factor not specified for means of transport &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ND164 - Distance factor not specified for means of transport &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ND164 Distance factor not specified for means of transport &1 typically occurs in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module when there is a missing configuration related to the means of transport in the transportation planning process. This error indicates that the system cannot find a distance factor for the specified means of transport, which is necessary for calculating transportation costs and planning.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The distance factor for the specified means of transport has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Transport Mode: The means of transport being used may not be correctly set up in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to transportation or the means of transport.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for transportation in SAP APO.
  Navigate to the relevant area where means of transport are defined (usually under the