How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDEM130 - Location &1 has no child loc. (but indicated as vcl) for product &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDEM -

• Message number: 130

• Message text: Location &1 has no child loc. (but indicated as vcl) for product &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM130 - Location &1 has no child loc. (but indicated as vcl) for product &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM130 indicates that a specific location (denoted as &1) is marked as a virtual location (vcl) but does not have any child locations defined for the specified product (&2). This can occur in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when dealing with location hierarchies.
  Cause:
  
  Virtual Location Configuration: The location in question is configured as a virtual location, which typically means it is intended to aggregate or represent multiple physical locations. However, it lacks the necessary child locations that should be associated with it.
  Master Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect master data entries for the product or location in the APO system.
  Hierarchy Setup: The location hierarchy may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of child locations for the virtual location.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Location Hierarchy:
  
  Navigate to the location hierarchy in the APO system and verify that the virtual location has the appropriate child locations assigned to it.
  If child locations are missing, you will need to add them to the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data for the product and the locations is correctly maintained. This includes checking the product master data and the location master data.
  Make sure that the product is assigned to the correct virtual location and that the virtual location is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Adjust Virtual Location Settings:
  
  If the virtual location is not intended to have child locations, consider changing its configuration to reflect that it should not be treated as a virtual location.
  Alternatively, if it should have child locations, ensure that they are created and linked correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to location hierarchies and virtual locations in APO for additional guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the configuration by running the relevant planning functions to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/LOCAT to manage locations or /SAPAPO/MAT1 for product master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the configuration and ensuring that the necessary child locations are defined, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/PDEM130.