How To Fix /SAPAPO/OO_TR271 - No start location was found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OO_TR -

• Message number: 271

• Message text: No start location was found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_TR271 - No start location was found ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_TR271 No start location was found typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to identify a valid starting location for a transportation or planning process. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a transportation order, when trying to execute a planning run, or when working with transportation lanes.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The most common cause is that the master data for the locations involved (e.g., shipping points, plants, or storage locations) is incomplete or missing.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for transportation lanes or planning strategies may not be set up correctly.
  Location Not Active: The location you are trying to use may not be active in the system or may not be valid for the specific planning area.
  Transportation Lane Issues: If the transportation lane between the source and destination is not defined or is inactive, the system will not find a valid start location.
  Planning Area Settings: The planning area may not be correctly set up to include the necessary locations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that all relevant master data (e.g., locations, transportation lanes, and shipping points) is correctly maintained and active in the system.
  
  Go to the relevant master data transaction (e.g., location master data) and verify that the data is complete.
  
  
  
  Review Transportation Lanes: Check the transportation lanes to ensure that they are defined correctly and are active.
  
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/TP_LANE to review and maintain transportation lanes.
  
  
  
  Validate Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP APO system to ensure that they are set up correctly for the planning area you are working with.
  
  Check the configuration in the SAP IMG under the relevant sections for transportation and planning.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Area: Ensure that the planning area includes the necessary locations and that they are active.
  
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/MC62 to check the planning area settings.
  
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools to trace the execution and identify where the process is failing to find the start location.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP APO you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/TP_LANE, /SAPAPO/MC62, and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.