How To Fix /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS124 - Product/location &1/&2: No planning relevant child locations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS -

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Product/location &1/&2: No planning relevant child locations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS124 - Product/location &1/&2: No planning relevant child locations ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS124 indicates that there are no planning-relevant child locations for a specified product and location combination in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises in the context of supply chain planning, where the system expects to find child locations (such as distribution centers or plants) that are relevant for planning purposes but cannot find any.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Data: The child locations may not be defined in the system or may not be set up correctly in the master data.
  Incorrect Location Hierarchy: The location hierarchy may not be properly configured, leading to the absence of child locations for the specified parent location.
  Planning Area Configuration: The planning area may not be configured to include the relevant child locations.
  Product Location Assignment: The product may not be assigned to any child locations, or the assignment may be incorrect.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the child locations are defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the location master data in the APO system.
  Ensure that the product is assigned to the correct child locations.
  
  
  
  Review Location Hierarchy:
  
  Check the location hierarchy to ensure that the parent-child relationships are correctly established. You can do this in the SAP APO system under the location hierarchy settings.
  
  
  
  Validate Planning Area:
  
  Ensure that the planning area is set up to include the child locations. You may need to adjust the planning area settings to include the relevant locations.
  
  
  
  Product-Location Assignment:
  
  Confirm that the product is correctly assigned to the child locations. You can check this in the product master data.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use the consistency check tools available in SAP APO to identify any discrepancies in the master data or planning area configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring locations and planning areas in APO.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/LOC for location master data, /SAPAPO/MC62 for planning area configuration, and /SAPAPO/MC73 for product-location assignments.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  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 root cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.