How To Fix /SAPAPO/PE_APO036 - No changed location determination procedures exist for selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PE_APO -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: No changed location determination procedures exist for selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE_APO036 - No changed location determination procedures exist for selection ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE_APO036 indicates that there are no changed location determination procedures available for the selection criteria you are using in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when trying to execute a planning function or a process that requires location determination, but the system cannot find any applicable procedures.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Location Determination Procedures: The most common cause is that there are no defined location determination procedures that match the criteria of your selection.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you are using may not correspond to any existing location determination procedures.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent the location determination procedures from being recognized or applied.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Location Determination Procedures:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/LOCDETER to check the existing location determination procedures.
  Ensure that there are procedures defined that match the selection criteria you are using.
  
  
  
  Define or Modify Procedures:
  
  If no procedures exist, you may need to create new location determination procedures that fit your requirements.
  If existing procedures do not match your selection criteria, consider modifying them to include the necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  Double-check the selection criteria you are using in your planning function or process. Ensure that they align with the defined location determination procedures.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to location determination procedures in APO for guidance on how to set them up correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify location determination procedures.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP Basis or APO configuration team to ensure that the system is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/LOCDETER for location determination and /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning book settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.