How To Fix /SAPAPO/PINV126 - &1 Location Products are not planning relevant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PINV -

• Message number: 126

• Message text: &1 Location Products are not planning relevant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PINV126 - &1 Location Products are not planning relevant ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PINV126 indicates that the location products you are trying to work with are not planning relevant in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This typically means that the system has determined that the specific location product is not set up to be included in planning activities.
  Cause:
  
  Planning Relevance Not Set: The location product may not have been marked as planning relevant in the system. This can happen if the product is not intended for planning or if it has been explicitly set to not be included in planning.
  Product Master Data Issues: The product master data may not be correctly configured, leading to the product being excluded from planning.
  Location Master Data Issues: Similar to product master data, the location master data may also be incorrectly configured.
  Product Lifecycle Status: The product may be in a lifecycle status that does not allow it to be planned (e.g., discontinued).
  Planning Area Configuration: The planning area may not be set up to include the specific location product.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Relevance: 
  
  Go to the product master data in the SAP system and check the planning relevance settings for the specific location product. Ensure that it is marked as planning relevant.
  You can do this by navigating to the product master in the APO system and checking the relevant fields.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Verify that both the product and location master data are correctly configured. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Check if the product is active and not in a discontinued status.
  
  
  
  Planning Area Settings:
  
  Review the configuration of the planning area to ensure that it includes the location product in question. You may need to adjust the planning area settings if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on how to set planning relevance for location products.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/LOC3 (for location master data) and /SAPAPO/MAT1 (for product master data) to check and modify the relevant settings.
  APO Configuration: Understanding the configuration of your APO system, including planning areas and product master data settings, is crucial for troubleshooting this error.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the master data settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.