How To Fix /SAPAPO/PINV070 - Product &1 is new product and is not set to 'kept in stock'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PINV -

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Product &1 is new product and is not set to 'kept in stock'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PINV070 - Product &1 is new product and is not set to 'kept in stock' ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PINV070 indicates that a product is classified as a "new product" and is not set to be "kept in stock." This typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) within SAP, particularly when dealing with inventory management and planning.
  Cause:
  
  New Product Status: The product in question is marked as a new product in the system, which usually means it has not yet been introduced into the inventory or has not been assigned stock levels.
  Stock Keeping Indicator: The product is not set to be kept in stock, which means that it is not configured to have inventory levels maintained in the system.
  Master Data Configuration: The product master data may not be fully configured, leading to this error when trying to perform certain operations (like planning or forecasting).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the product master data in SAP and verify the settings for the product in question.
  Ensure that the product is correctly classified and that the "kept in stock" indicator is set appropriately.
  
  
  
  Set the Stock Keeping Indicator:
  
  If the product should be kept in stock, update the product master data to set the stock keeping indicator to "kept in stock."
  This can typically be done in the product master data transaction (e.g., using transaction /SAPAPO/MAT1 for creating or changing product master data).
  
  
  
  Review New Product Introduction Process:
  
  If the product is genuinely new and not yet ready for stock, ensure that the new product introduction process is followed correctly, including any necessary approvals or configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing new products and stock keeping indicators.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or prerequisites that need to be fulfilled before the product can be set to "kept in stock."
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MAT1 for product master data maintenance.
  APO Configuration: Understanding the configuration settings in APO related to product planning and inventory management can help prevent similar issues.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to product master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the product is correctly configured in the system.