How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDEM297 - Location Prod. Not Kept in Stock (Order &1, Item &2, Prod. &3, Plant &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDEM -

• Message number: 297

• Message text: Location Prod. Not Kept in Stock (Order &1, Item &2, Prod. &3, Plant &4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM297 - Location Prod. Not Kept in Stock (Order &1, Item &2, Prod. &3, Plant &4) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM297 indicates that a specific product is not kept in stock at a particular location for a given order and item. This error typically arises in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) within SAP, particularly when dealing with production planning and demand management.
  Cause:
  
  Product Not Maintained in Stock: The product specified in the error message is not set up to be kept in stock at the specified location (plant).
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data configuration for the product, such as missing stock levels or incorrect settings in the material master.
  Planning Strategy: The planning strategy for the product may not allow for stock to be kept at the location.
  Location-Specific Settings: The location (plant) may not be configured to handle stock for the specified product.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the product in question and ensure that it is set up correctly for the specified plant.
  Verify that the product is marked as "kept in stock" in the relevant views (e.g., MRP view).
  
  
  
  Review Location Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the plant/location to ensure that it is configured to handle stock for the product.
  Ensure that the plant is active and that there are no restrictions preventing stock from being kept.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning Strategy:
  
  Review the planning strategy assigned to the product. If the strategy does not support stock keeping, consider changing it to one that does.
  
  
  
  Stock Levels:
  
  Ensure that there is sufficient stock available for the product at the specified location. If stock is not available, consider creating a stock transfer or production order to generate stock.
  
  
  
  Check Order and Item Details:
  
  Review the order and item details mentioned in the error message to ensure that they are correct and that the product is intended to be used in that context.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further insights into the specific error message and related configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), MD04 (Stock/Requirements List), or MDM1 (Maintain MRP Area) to investigate the issue further.
  APO Configuration: Ensure that the APO system is properly configured to handle the product and location in question.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.