How To Fix /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS613 - No internal location to determine for external location &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS -

• Message number: 613

• Message text: No internal location to determine for external location &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS613 - No internal location to determine for external location &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS613 indicates that the system is unable to determine an internal location for a specified external location. This typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is trying to map an external location (like a customer or vendor location) to an internal location (like a plant or storage location) for planning purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Mapping: There may be no mapping defined between the external location and an internal location in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for location determination may not be set up correctly.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the external location may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Planning Area Settings: The planning area may not be configured to handle the external location properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Location Mapping:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/LOC to check the location mapping settings.
  Ensure that the external location is correctly mapped to an internal location.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Verify that the master data for the external location is complete and accurate.
  Check if the external location is defined in the system and has the necessary attributes.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the APO system related to location determination.
  Ensure that the settings for the planning area and location types are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Area:
  
  Ensure that the planning area is set up to include the external location and that it can handle the required planning processes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to location determination and mapping for further guidance.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the mapping fails.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/LOC, /SAPAPO/SDP94, and others that may help in analyzing the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.