How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDRP197 - Location product &1 &2: no subst. of remanufactured products (ROP-based)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDRP -

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Location product &1 &2: no subst. of remanufactured products (ROP-based)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP197 - Location product &1 &2: no subst. of remanufactured products (ROP-based) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP197 indicates that there is an issue with the substitution of remanufactured products in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically in the context of the Reorder Point (ROP) based planning.
  Cause:
  The error message typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Substitution Configuration: The system may not have been configured to allow for the substitution of remanufactured products. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant master data or configuration settings.
  
  
  Product Master Data Issues: The product master data for the location product may not be set up correctly. This includes missing or incorrect settings for remanufactured products.
  
  
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not have the necessary settings or data for remanufactured products.
  
  
  Stock Availability: There may not be sufficient stock of the remanufactured products available for substitution.
  
  
  Product Relationships: There may be no defined relationships between the original product and the remanufactured product in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Substitution Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP APO and ensure that the substitution of remanufactured products is enabled.
  Verify that the necessary settings for remanufactured products are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Product Master Data:
  
  Check the product master data for the location product and ensure that all relevant fields are filled out correctly.
  Ensure that the remanufactured product is correctly defined and linked to the original product.
  
  
  
  Validate Planning Version:
  
  Ensure that the planning version you are using has the correct settings for remanufactured products.
  Check if the planning version is active and correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Check Stock Levels:
  
  Verify the stock levels of the remanufactured products to ensure that there is enough inventory available for substitution.
  
  
  
  Define Product Relationships:
  
  If not already done, define the relationships between the original product and the remanufactured product in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any additional insights or specific configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the substitution process works as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.