How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDEM223 - Location &1 in BOD &2 not selected as virtual child location

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDEM -

• Message number: 223

• Message text: Location &1 in BOD &2 not selected as virtual child location

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM223 - Location &1 in BOD &2 not selected as virtual child location ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM223 indicates that a specific location (denoted as &1) in a Bill of Distribution (BOD) identified as &2 is not selected as a virtual child location. This error typically arises in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) within SAP, particularly when dealing with planning scenarios that involve hierarchical location structures.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The location in question has not been properly configured as a virtual child location in the BOD. This can happen if the location is not included in the hierarchy or if the settings for the BOD are incorrect.
  Master Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the master data related to the location or the BOD.
  Planning Area Settings: The planning area may not be set up to recognize the location as a virtual child, leading to this error during planning runs.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BOD Configuration:
  
  Go to the BOD configuration settings in SAP APO and verify that the location &1 is included as a virtual child location.
  Ensure that the hierarchy is correctly defined and that the location is properly linked to its parent location.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the location and ensure that all necessary attributes and settings are correctly defined.
  Make sure that the location is active and has the required planning data.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning Area Settings:
  
  Review the planning area settings to ensure that it is configured to recognize the location as a virtual child.
  If necessary, adjust the planning area to include the location in the virtual child settings.
  
  
  
  Re-run Planning:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the planning process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on configuring BODs and virtual child locations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/BOD to access BOD settings or /SAPAPO/LOC for location master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  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 resolve the error message /SAPAPO/PDEM223 and ensure that the location is correctly recognized as a virtual child location in the BOD.