How To Fix /SAPAPO/OO_TR198 - Transportation planner &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OO_TR -

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Transportation planner &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_TR198 - Transportation planner &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_TR198 Transportation planner &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a specified transportation planner in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as incorrect configuration, missing master data, or issues with user authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Transportation Planner: The transportation planner specified in the transaction or configuration does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The transportation planner may not have been properly configured in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The relevant master data for the transportation planner may be missing or incorrectly maintained.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the transportation planner data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transportation Planner:
  
  Verify that the transportation planner ID specified in the error message actually exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration or master data area in SAP APO.
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain Transportation Planner:
  
  If the transportation planner does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the SAP APO system under the relevant configuration settings.
  If it exists but is not properly configured, you may need to maintain or update its details.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary master data related to the transportation planner is correctly maintained. This includes checking for any missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the transportation planner. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring transportation planners in your version of SAP APO.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO that deal with transportation planning, such as /SAPAPO/TP for transportation planning.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to transportation planners and the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  User Manuals: Review user manuals or training materials for SAP APO to understand the configuration and usage of transportation planners better.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.