How To Fix /SAPAPO/PINV026 - No valid transportation lane exists between &1 and &2 at Product &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PINV -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: No valid transportation lane exists between &1 and &2 at Product &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PINV026 - No valid transportation lane exists between &1 and &2 at Product &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PINV026 indicates that there is no valid transportation lane between two locations for a specific product in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises during planning processes, such as when trying to create a transportation plan or during the heuristic run.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Transportation Lane: The most common cause is that there is no defined transportation lane between the two locations (e.g., from a plant to a distribution center).
  Inactive Transportation Lane: The transportation lane may exist but is inactive or not valid for the specified product.
  Product-Specific Settings: The product may not be assigned to the transportation lane or may have specific settings that prevent it from being used.
  Location Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data for the locations involved, such as incorrect or missing data.
  Planning Version: The planning version being used may not have the necessary transportation lanes defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transportation Lanes:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/TP (Transportation Lane) and verify if a transportation lane exists between the specified locations.
  If it does not exist, create a new transportation lane for the required locations and product.
  
  
  
  Activate Transportation Lane:
  
  If the transportation lane exists but is inactive, activate it in the transportation lane settings.
  
  
  
  Product Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the product is assigned to the transportation lane. You can check this in the transportation lane details.
  
  
  
  Review Location Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for both locations to ensure they are correctly set up and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Version:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct planning version that includes the necessary transportation lanes.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use the consistency check tools available in SAP APO to identify any issues with the transportation lanes or related master data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/TP: To manage transportation lanes.
  /SAPAPO/LOC: To manage location master data.
  /SAPAPO/PROD: To manage product master data.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on transportation lanes and their configuration in APO.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to transportation lanes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/PINV026 and ensure that valid transportation lanes are set up for your planning processes.