How To Fix /SAPAPO/PE_APO031 - Loc. &1 not in current nor future BOD (prod. &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PE_APO -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Loc. &1 not in current nor future BOD (prod. &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE_APO031 - Loc. &1 not in current nor future BOD (prod. &2) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE_APO031 indicates that a specific location (Loc. &1) is not included in the current or future Bill of Distribution (BOD) for the specified product (prod. &2). This error typically arises in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) within SAP, particularly when dealing with supply chain planning and distribution.
  Cause:
  
  Location Not Defined: The location specified in the error message is not defined in the system for the product in question.
  BOD Configuration: The Bill of Distribution (BOD) for the product does not include the specified location, either in the current or future planning horizon.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data setup for the product or location, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  Planning Version: The planning version being used may not have the location included in its configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BOD Configuration:
  
  Go to the BOD configuration in the SAP APO system and verify if the location is included for the product in question.
  If it is not included, you may need to add the location to the BOD for the relevant product.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for both the product and the location. Ensure that they are correctly set up and that the location is valid for the product.
  Ensure that the location is active and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Planning Version:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct planning version that includes the location in its configuration.
  If necessary, create or modify the planning version to include the required location.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to BOD and location setup in APO for further guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the planning run again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/LOC for location maintenance or /SAPAPO/BOD for BOD configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP APO expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.