How To Fix /SAPAPO/PINV094 - Inconsistent BOD: Child location is PO (&1, &2, &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PINV -

• Message number: 094

• Message text: Inconsistent BOD: Child location is PO (&1, &2, &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PINV094 - Inconsistent BOD: Child location is PO (&1, &2, &3) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PINV094 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the Business Object Data (BOD) related to a child location that is defined as a Purchase Order (PO). This error typically arises in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there are issues with the master data or the planning data related to locations and their relationships.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Master Data: The child location is defined as a Purchase Order, which may not be appropriate in the context of the planning scenario. This can happen if the master data for the location is not set up correctly.
  Incorrect Location Hierarchy: The hierarchy of locations may be incorrectly defined, leading to a situation where a location that should not be a child of a certain parent is being treated as such.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there have been recent changes to the