How To Fix /SAPAPO/PINV053 - Parent location is not planning relevant &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PINV -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Parent location is not planning relevant &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PINV053 - Parent location is not planning relevant &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PINV053 Parent location is not planning relevant &1 &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the planning relevance of a location in the supply chain model. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Planning Relevant Location: The error indicates that the parent location (the location that is supposed to be the higher-level node in the planning hierarchy) is not marked as planning relevant. This means that the system does not consider this location for planning purposes.
  Hierarchy Configuration: The configuration of the location hierarchy may not be set up correctly, leading to a situation where the parent location is not recognized as relevant for planning.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data setup for the locations involved, such as missing or incorrect planning parameters.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Location Settings:
  
  Go to the location