How To Fix /SAPAPO/PINV085 - Prod. &1 should be stored in location &2 (VCL) but is locked manually

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PINV -

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Prod. &1 should be stored in location &2 (VCL) but is locked manually

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PINV085 - Prod. &1 should be stored in location &2 (VCL) but is locked manually ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PINV085 indicates that a product (identified by &1) is supposed to be stored in a specific location (identified by &2) according to the VCL (Virtual Characteristic Location) settings, but the location is currently locked manually. This can occur in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) in SAP, particularly when dealing with inventory management and planning.
  Cause:
  
  Manual Locking: The location is manually locked, which prevents any changes or updates to the inventory or planning data for that location.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the APO system that are causing the product to be incorrectly assigned to a locked location.
  Data Consistency: There might be inconsistencies in the master data or planning data that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Unlock the Location: 
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can unlock the location manually. This can typically be done in the SAP GUI by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/LOC for location management) and removing the lock.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the product and location in the APO system. Ensure that the product is correctly assigned to the location and that there are no conflicting settings.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the product and location to ensure that all necessary information is correctly maintained. This includes checking the product master, location master, and any relevant planning data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/LOC for location management, /SAPAPO/MAT1 for product master data, and /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning book data.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to unlock locations and make changes to master data.
  System Logs: Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the product can be stored in the specified location as intended.