How To Fix /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS118 - No location product determined for disaggregation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS -

• Message number: 118

• Message text: No location product determined for disaggregation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS118 - No location product determined for disaggregation ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS118 indicates that during the disaggregation process in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), the system was unable to determine a location product for the specified product. This typically occurs in the context of demand planning or supply network planning when the system tries to break down aggregated data into more detailed levels but cannot find the necessary mapping or configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Location Product: The location product for the specified product may not be defined in the system. This can happen if the product has not been set up in the location master data.
  Incorrect Master Data: There may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the master data, such as the product master or location master.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not have the necessary data or configuration for the location product.
  Disaggregation Settings: The settings for disaggregation may not be correctly configured, leading to the inability to find a location product.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from another system (like SAP ECC), there may be issues with the data transfer that result in missing location product information.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Location Product Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the location product is defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the location product master data and verifying that the product exists for the specified location.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data Configuration:
  
  Check the product master and location master for any inconsistencies or missing entries. Ensure that the product is correctly assigned to the relevant location.
  
  
  
  Validate Planning Version:
  
  Make sure that the planning version you are using has the necessary data for the location product. You may need to check if the data is correctly loaded into the planning version.
  
  
  
  Adjust Disaggregation Settings:
  
  Review the disaggregation settings in the planning book or the disaggregation profile to ensure they are correctly configured to allow for the determination of location products.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the master data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the issue. This can often be done through transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 for demand planning.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for demand planning) and /SAPAPO/MAT1 (for material master data).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.