How To Fix /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS117 - Virtual child location (product/location &1/&2) not planning relevant

/SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS -

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Virtual child location (product/location &1/&2) not planning relevant

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/SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS117 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS117 indicates that a virtual child location (product/location) is not planning relevant in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This typically occurs when the system is trying to perform planning activities for a product at a location that has not been set up to be included in the planning process.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The virtual child location may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing settings in the location master data or planning area.
  Planning Relevance: The product/location combination may not be marked as planning relevant in the APO system. This can happen if the product is not assigned to a planning area or if the location is not included in the planning scope.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the product or location may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to the system not recognizing it as planning relevant.
  Hierarchy Issues: