How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDEM129 - Location &1 is not indicated as a virtual child location

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDEM -

• Message number: 129

• Message text: Location &1 is not indicated as a virtual child location

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM129 - Location &1 is not indicated as a virtual child location ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM129 indicates that a specific location (denoted as &1) is not configured as a virtual child location in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system. This error typically arises in the context of planning scenarios where hierarchical location structures are used, such as in Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Demand Planning.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The location in question is not set up correctly in the APO system. It may not be defined as a virtual child location in the location hierarchy.
  Master Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the master data related to the location.
  Planning Area Settings: The planning area may not be configured to recognize the location as a virtual child.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Location Configuration:
  
  Go to the location master data in the APO system.
  Verify that the location is correctly defined and check its hierarchy settings.
  Ensure that the location is marked as a virtual child location if it is supposed to be one.
  
  
  
  Update Hierarchy:
  
  If the location is not set as a virtual child, you may need to update the location hierarchy.
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/LOC to access the location master data and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Area:
  
  Check the planning area settings to ensure that it includes the location in question and that it is configured to recognize virtual child locations.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the master data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on configuring virtual child locations and managing location hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/LOC for location master data and /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning book settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the location is properly configured as a virtual child location in your SAP APO system.