How To Fix /SAPAPO/OO_TR181 - Product &1 does not exist in source location &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OO_TR -

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Product &1 does not exist in source location &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_TR181 - Product &1 does not exist in source location &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_TR181 Product &1 does not exist in source location &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to perform operations related to a product that is not defined in the specified source location. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during planning runs, data uploads, or when executing specific transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Product Not Defined: The product specified in the error message (&1) is not defined in the source location (&2) in the APO system.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data setup, such as missing or incomplete product-location combinations.
  Data Synchronization: The product may exist in the system but has not been properly synchronized between different modules (e.g., between SAP ERP and SAP APO).
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the planning area or planning book may not include the product or location.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the product exists in the specified source location. You can do this by checking the product master data in the APO system.
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/MAT1 to check if the product is defined for the location.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Product-Location Combination:
  
  If the product does not exist for the specified location, you may need to create the product-location combination. This can be done using transaction /SAPAPO/MAT1 or through the relevant master data maintenance transactions.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  Ensure that the master data is synchronized between SAP ERP and SAP APO. You may need to run the relevant data transfer programs or check the CIF (Core Interface) settings to ensure that the product is being transferred correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Area Configuration:
  
  Review the planning area configuration to ensure that the product and location are included in the planning book. You can do this using transaction /SAPAPO/SDP94 to check the planning area settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/MAT1: For maintaining product master data.
  /SAPAPO/SDP94: For checking planning area settings.
  /SAPAPO/CIF: For monitoring and managing CIF data transfer.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify master data in the APO system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.