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: