How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDRP077 - Consolidated ordering: preferred location &1 product &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDRP -

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Consolidated ordering: preferred location &1 product &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP077 - Consolidated ordering: preferred location &1 product &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP077 typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when dealing with consolidated ordering in the Demand Planning (DP) or Supply Network Planning (SNP) modules. This error indicates that there is an issue with the preferred location for a specific product during the planning process.
  Cause:
  The error message /SAPAPO/PDRP077 is triggered when the system cannot find a suitable preferred location for the specified product. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing Master Data: The preferred location for the product may not be defined in the master data.
  Location Not Available: The preferred location may not be available for the product due to stock issues, capacity constraints, or other planning parameters.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the planning settings that prevent the system from identifying the preferred location.
  Product Not Assigned: The product may not be assigned to any location in the planning book or may not have been properly set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the product has a preferred location defined in the material master or in the relevant planning data.
  Ensure that the location is active and available for planning.
  
  
  
  Review Location Availability:
  
  Check the availability of stock at the preferred location. If the location is out of stock or has capacity issues, consider adjusting the planning parameters or stock levels.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that the planning parameters are correctly set up for consolidated ordering.
  Check the settings for the planning book and the data view to ensure that the preferred location is included.
  
  
  
  Product-Location Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the product is correctly assigned to the preferred location in the planning book.
  If necessary, reassign the product to a different location that can fulfill the demand.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run the planning process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning book) or /SAPAPO/MC62 (for location product view) to check the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the /SAPAPO/PDRP077 error message in your SAP system.