How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDEM196 - Type of stockholding location in order &1 item &2 not specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDEM -

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Type of stockholding location in order &1 item &2 not specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM196 - Type of stockholding location in order &1 item &2 not specified ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM196 indicates that there is an issue with the stockholding location type in a specific order item. This error typically arises in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system cannot determine the type of stockholding location for the specified order item.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The stockholding location type may not be defined in the system for the specific order item.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the material or location may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained.
  Order Type Issues: The order type being used may not be compatible with the stockholding location type.
  Planning Area Settings: The planning area may not be correctly set up to recognize the stockholding location type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the material master data is correctly maintained, especially the stockholding location settings.
  Ensure that the relevant location master data is complete and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for stockholding locations in the APO system. Ensure that the stockholding location type is defined and linked to the relevant order types.
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/LOC to check location settings and /SAPAPO/ORD for order types.
  
  
  
  Validate Order Type:
  
  Ensure that the order type being used is compatible with the stockholding location type. You may need to adjust the order type settings if they are not aligned.
  
  
  
  Planning Area Settings:
  
  Review the planning area settings to ensure that they are correctly configured to recognize the stockholding location type. This may involve checking the planning book and data view settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the configuration of stockholding locations and order types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the order creation or processing again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/LOC for location maintenance and /SAPAPO/ORD for order management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /SAPAPO/PDEM196.