How To Fix /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS116 - Product/location &1/&2: Not relevant for planning

/SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS -

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Product/location &1/&2: Not relevant for planning

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS116 - Product/location &1/&2: Not relevant for planning ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS116 indicates that a specific product/location combination is not relevant for planning in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This typically means that the system has determined that the product or location is not included in the planning process for various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Product/Location Not Active: The product or location may not be active in the planning area.
  Planning Version: The product/location combination may not be included in the selected planning version.
  Master Data Settings: The master data for the product or location may not be set up correctly, such as missing planning parameters or settings.
  Planning Area Configuration: The planning area may not be configured to include the specific product/location combination.
  Product Lifecycle: The product may be in a phase of its lifecycle (e.g., discontinued) that excludes it from planning.
  Data Filters: There may be filters applied in the planning book that exclude the product/location from being considered.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Product/Location Status: Verify