How To Fix /SAPAPO/PE185 - No contract packagers are assigned to location &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PE -

• Message number: 185

• Message text: No contract packagers are assigned to location &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE185 - No contract packagers are assigned to location &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE185 No contract packagers are assigned to location &1 typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is trying to perform a planning operation that requires contract packagers to be assigned to a specific location, but none are found.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The location specified in the error message does not have any contract packagers assigned to it in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to the location or contract packagers.
  Incorrect Planning Parameters: The planning parameters or settings may not be correctly defined, leading to the system not recognizing any assigned packagers.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign Contract Packagers:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration in SAP APO where you can assign contract packagers to the location.
  Navigate to the location master data and ensure that at least one contract packager is assigned to the location in question.
  You can do this by accessing the location in the APO system and checking the "Contract Packager" tab or section.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the master data for the location is correctly maintained. Ensure that the location is active and properly configured.
  Check if the contract packagers themselves are correctly defined and active in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Settings:
  
  Ensure that the planning settings and parameters are correctly set up to utilize contract packagers.
  Check if there are any specific planning profiles or settings that might be affecting the assignment of contract packagers.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed steps on how to assign contract packagers and troubleshoot related issues.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/LOC to access location master data or /SAPAPO/CP for contract packager settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the master data and configuration settings in SAP APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that contract packagers are correctly assigned to the specified location.