How To Fix /SAPAPO/OO_TR486 - Product group type &1 is not relevant to transportation lanes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OO_TR -

• Message number: 486

• Message text: Product group type &1 is not relevant to transportation lanes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_TR486 - Product group type &1 is not relevant to transportation lanes ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_TR486 Product group type &1 is not relevant to transportation lanes typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when working with transportation lanes and product groups. This error indicates that the specified product group type is not configured to be used in transportation lane planning.
  Cause:
  
  Product Group Type Configuration: The product group type specified in the error message is not set up to be relevant for transportation lanes in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or missing settings in the product group type definition.
  Master Data Issues: The product group associated with the transportation lane may not be correctly defined or may not have the necessary attributes to be used in transportation planning.
  Transportation Lane Settings: The transportation lane itself may not be configured to accept the specified product group type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Group Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for product group types in SAP APO.
  Ensure that the product group type you are trying to use is marked as relevant for transportation lanes.
  You can check this in the customizing settings under APO > Supply Chain Planning > Transportation Planning > Define Product Group Types.
  
  
  
  Review Transportation Lane Settings:
  
  Verify the settings of the transportation lane to ensure it is set up to handle the product group type in question.
  Check if the transportation lane is correctly defined and associated with the relevant product groups.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data for the product group is complete and correctly defined.
  If necessary, create or modify the product group to ensure it meets the requirements for transportation lanes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on configuring product group types and transportation lanes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by attempting to create or modify a transportation lane that uses the product group type in question.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/TSM (Transportation Lane Maintenance) or /SAPAPO/PG (Product Group Maintenance) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the product group type is correctly configured for use with transportation lanes in SAP APO.