How To Fix /SAPAPO/PE142 - No location hierarchy (ID &1) exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PE -

• Message number: 142

• Message text: No location hierarchy (ID &1) exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE142 - No location hierarchy (ID &1) exists ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE142 No location hierarchy (ID &1) exists typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a specified location hierarchy. This can happen for various reasons, such as configuration issues or missing data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Location Hierarchy: The specified location hierarchy ID does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The location hierarchy may not have been properly configured or activated.
  Data Deletion: The location hierarchy might have been deleted or not transported correctly from a development environment to production.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the location hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Location Hierarchy:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/LOCAT to check if the location hierarchy with the specified ID exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Create/Activate Location Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy does not exist, you can create a new location hierarchy using the transaction /SAPAPO/LOCAT.
  Ensure that the hierarchy is properly activated.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the hierarchy was supposed to be transported from another system (like Development to Production), check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that the hierarchy was included.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the location hierarchy. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to location hierarchies in APO for additional guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/LOCAT: To manage location hierarchies.
  SU01: To manage user authorizations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  APO Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings for location hierarchies in the SAP APO system, as this can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the location hierarchy is correctly set up in your SAP APO system.