How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDEM205 - (APO int./ext.) stockholding loc. in item &2 order &1 not recognized

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDEM -

• Message number: 205

• Message text: (APO int./ext.) stockholding loc. in item &2 order &1 not recognized

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM205 - (APO int./ext.) stockholding loc. in item &2 order &1 not recognized ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM205 indicates that there is an issue with the stockholding location in the context of an order in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). Specifically, it states that the stockholding location for the specified item in the order is not recognized. This can occur in both internal and external scenarios.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Stockholding Location: The stockholding location specified in the order does not exist in the system or is not properly defined.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent the recognition of the stockholding location.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the material or the location may not be correctly set up or may be incomplete.
  Integration Issues: If the order is being processed in an integrated environment (e.g., between SAP ERP and SAP APO), there may be discrepancies in the data being transferred.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Stockholding Location: Verify that the stockholding location specified in the order exists in the system. You can do this by checking the location master data in the relevant transaction (e.g., using transaction code OX09 for checking storage locations).
  
  
  Review Master Data: Ensure that the master data for the material and the stockholding location is correctly maintained. This includes checking the material master and the location master data.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that the stockholding location is properly defined and recognized. This may involve reviewing the settings in the APO system configuration.
  
  
  Integration Check: If the order is being processed in an integrated environment, ensure that the data transfer between SAP ERP and SAP APO is functioning correctly. This may involve checking the relevant IDocs or other data transfer mechanisms.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may be applicable.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MD04 (Stock/Requirements List), MDM1 (Maintain Material Master), and CIF (Core Interface) for integration checks.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to /SAPAPO/PDEM205 for any known issues or fixes.
  User Forums: Engage with 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 identify and resolve the issue related to the stockholding location in the order.