How To Fix /SAPAPO/PE167 - Error when changing location product supersession data

/SAPAPO/PE167 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PE -

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Error when changing location product supersession data

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/SAPAPO/PE167 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE167 typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with changing location product supersession data. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for finding an appropriate solution.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: The error may be triggered by inconsistencies in the data related to the location product or the supersession itself. This could include issues with the product master data, location master data, or the relationship between them.
  
  
  Locked Data: If the data you are trying to change is currently locked by another user or process, you may encounter this error.
  
  
  Invalid Supersession Relationships: The supersession relationships defined may not be valid, such as trying to supersede a product that is not eligible for supersession.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to make changes to the location product data can also lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration