How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDEM195 - Type of customer-facing location in order &1 item &2 not specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDEM -

• Message number: 195

• Message text: Type of customer-facing location in order &1 item &2 not specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM195 - Type of customer-facing location in order &1 item &2 not specified ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM195 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a customer-facing location in the context of an order in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). Specifically, it suggests that the type of customer-facing location has not been specified for a particular order item.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The customer-facing location type may not be defined in the system for the specific order item.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the product or location may be incomplete or incorrectly set up.
  Order Data: The order itself may not have the necessary information filled in, leading to this error when trying to process it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the customer-facing location is correctly defined in the master data. This includes checking the location type and ensuring it is set up properly in the system.
  Ensure that the product master data is complete and that all necessary fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Review Order Details:
  
  Check the order details for the specific item mentioned in the error message. Ensure that all required fields are populated, especially those related to the customer-facing location.
  If the order was created through a specific transaction, ensure that the transaction is correctly configured to capture the necessary data.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the APO system related to customer-facing locations. Ensure that the settings align with the business requirements and that all necessary types are defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to set up customer-facing locations and troubleshoot related issues.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for checking the location data) or /SAPAPO/MAT1 (for material master data) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP APO documentation for detailed information on customer-facing locations and their configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.