How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDRP178 - RoB/KtS not applied loc. &1 prod. &2, product group procurement

/SAPAPO/PDRP178 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDRP -

• Message number: 178

• Message text: RoB/KtS not applied loc. &1 prod. &2, product group procurement

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP178 - RoB/KtS not applied loc. &1 prod. &2, product group procurement ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP178 indicates that a specific product (identified by location and product number) is not being considered for the Reorder Point (RoB) or Key to Stock (KtS) in the context of product group procurement. This error typically arises in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module of SAP, particularly in the context of demand planning and supply chain management.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The product may not be properly configured in the system for the specific location or product group.
  Master Data Issues: The product master data might be incomplete or incorrect, such as missing procurement data or settings.
  Planning Area Settings: The planning area may not be set up to include the product or location in question.
  Product Group Settings: The product group may not be configured to allow for procurement or may not include the specific product.
  Stock Levels: The stock levels may not meet the criteria for the RoB or KtS