How To Fix /SAPAPO/OO_TR186 - Product &1 is not assigned to the model in location &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OO_TR -

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Product &1 is not assigned to the model in location &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_TR186 - Product &1 is not assigned to the model in location &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_TR186 Product &1 is not assigned to the model in location &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when dealing with planning models and product assignments.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the specified product (denoted as &1) is not assigned to the planning model associated with the specified location (denoted as &2). This can happen for several reasons:
  
  The product has not been included in the model configuration.
  The product was recently created or modified, and the assignment to the model has not been updated.
  The location may not be correctly set up to include the product in its planning model.
  There may be a mismatch in the configuration or data setup between the product and the model.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Product Assignment:
  
  Go to the SAP APO system and navigate to the relevant planning model.
  Check if the product is indeed assigned to the model for the specified location.
  If not, you will need to add the product to the model.
  
  
  
  Assign Product to Model:
  
  Use transaction code /SAPAPO/MC62 (or the relevant transaction for your version) to access the model configuration.
  Add the product to the model for the specified location.
  
  
  
  Verify Location Settings:
  
  Ensure that the location is correctly set up in the system and that it is linked to the appropriate planning model.
  Check if there are any restrictions or settings that might prevent the product from being assigned.
  
  
  
  Re-run Planning:
  
  After making the necessary changes, re-run the planning process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the steps or need more detailed guidance, refer to the SAP documentation or help resources specific to your version of SAP APO.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the master data that could be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/MC62: Model Configuration
  /SAPAPO/MC73: Display Model
  /SAPAPO/MC74: Change Model
  
  
  
  Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the product master data is correctly maintained in both SAP APO and the connected SAP ERP system.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the product is correctly assigned to the planning model in the specified location.