How To Fix /SAPAPO/PE056 - No locations exist for selection

/SAPAPO/PE056 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PE -

• Message number: 056

• Message text: No locations exist for selection

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/SAPAPO/PE056 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE056 No locations exist for selection typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to execute a planning function or transaction that requires location data, but no valid locations are found based on the selection criteria provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Locations Defined: There may be no locations defined in the system for the specific planning area or selection criteria being used.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the planning function may be too restrictive, leading to no matching locations.
  Master Data Issues: There could be issues with the master data, such as missing or inactive locations in the location master data.
  Planning Area Configuration: The planning area may not be properly configured to include the relevant locations.
  Data Activation: The data for the locations may not have been activated or may not be available in the planning book.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Location Master Data: Verify that the