How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR031 - Location product or supplier product entry is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Location product or supplier product entry is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR031 - Location product or supplier product entry is missing ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR031 indicates that there is a missing entry for a location product or supplier product in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to perform planning activities, such as demand planning or supply network planning.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The most common cause of this error is that the location product or supplier product master data has not been created or is incomplete. This could mean that the product is not assigned to the location or that the supplier product is not linked to the relevant product.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent the system from recognizing the product-location or supplier-product relationship.
  
  
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from another system (like SAP ERP), there may have been issues during the data transfer process that resulted in missing entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Go to the product master data in APO and verify that the location product or supplier product exists.
  Ensure that the product is assigned to the correct location in the system.
  If the product is missing, create the necessary entries in the product master data.
  
  
  
  Maintain Location Product:
  
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/LOC3 to check and maintain location products.
  Ensure that the product is correctly assigned to the location in the location product view.
  
  
  
  Maintain Supplier Product:
  
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/SUPPLIER to check and maintain supplier products.
  Ensure that the supplier product is correctly linked to the relevant product.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in the APO system to identify any other potential issues with master data.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that they are set up correctly for product-location and supplier-product relationships.
  
  
  
  Data Transfer Monitoring:
  
  If data is being transferred from another system, monitor the data transfer process to ensure that all necessary data is being transferred correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/LOC3 for location products and /SAPAPO/SUPPLIER for supplier products.
  Master Data Management: Understanding how master data is managed in SAP APO is crucial for troubleshooting this error.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on managing location products and supplier products in APO.
  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 resolve the error and ensure that the necessary master data is in place for your planning activities in SAP APO.