How To Fix /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER126 - Demand for product &2 at location &1 not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER -

• Message number: 126

• Message text: Demand for product &2 at location &1 not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER126 - Demand for product &2 at location &1 not allowed ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER126 indicates that there is an issue with the demand for a specific product at a particular location in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. The message typically means that the demand for the specified product at the specified location is not allowed due to certain configuration or data issues.
  Cause:
  
  Product Location Not Allowed: The product may not be allowed for the specified location in the planning book or master data settings.
  Planning Version Issues: The demand might be in a planning version that is not active or not allowed for the product/location combination.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the product master or location master.
  Demand Type Restrictions: The demand type associated with the product may not be valid for the location.
  Product Lifecycle Status: The product may be in a status that does not allow it to be planned or have demand (e.g., discontinued).
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Product-Location Assignment: Verify that the product is correctly assigned to the location in the master data. You can do this by checking the product master data and ensuring that the location is valid for the product.
  Review Planning Version: Ensure that the planning version you are using is active and that the product/location combination is allowed in that version.
  Validate Master Data: Check the product master and location master for any inconsistencies or missing data. Make sure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  Demand Type Configuration: Review the configuration of demand types in the system to ensure that the demand type for the product is valid for the location.
  Product Status: Check the lifecycle status of the product to ensure it is active and can have demand. If the product is discontinued, you may need to remove or adjust the demand accordingly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MAT1 (Product Master) and /SAPAPO/LOC1 (Location Master) to check and edit the relevant master data.
  APO Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the APO system related to demand planning and product-location assignments.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on demand planning and the configuration of products and locations in APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.