How To Fix /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER121 - Transportation lane &1, product &2: Cost function not considered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER -

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Transportation lane &1, product &2: Cost function not considered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER121 - Transportation lane &1, product &2: Cost function not considered ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER121 indicates that there is an issue with the cost function not being considered for a specific transportation lane and product during the optimization process in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises in the context of supply chain planning, particularly when using the optimizer for transportation planning.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Data: The cost function for the specified transportation lane or product may not be defined or may be incomplete. This can happen if the cost data is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the optimizer may not be set up correctly, leading to the cost function being ignored.
  Transportation Lane Issues: The transportation lane itself may not be properly defined or may not have the necessary attributes to calculate costs.
  Product Master Data: The product master data may be incomplete or missing relevant information that is required for cost calculations.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Cost Data: Ensure that the cost data for the transportation lane and product is correctly maintained in the system. This includes checking the cost components and ensuring they are properly defined.
  Review Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for the optimizer in the SAP APO system. Make sure that the cost function is activated and correctly set up.
  Validate Transportation Lane: Check the definition of the transportation lane in the system. Ensure that all necessary attributes and parameters are correctly defined.
  Examine Product Master Data: Review the product master data to ensure that all required fields are filled out and that the product is correctly linked to the transportation lane.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use the consistency check tools available in SAP APO to identify any discrepancies or issues in the master data or configuration that may be causing the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/OPTIMIZER to access the optimizer settings or /SAPAPO/TS for transportation lane settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on configuring transportation lanes and cost functions in APO.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the cost function not being considered in the optimizer for the specified transportation lane and product.