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

/SAPAPO/PDEM297 - Overview

• 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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/SAPAPO/PDEM297 - Details

• 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