How To Fix /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER131 - Product &1 at location &2: Procurement not allowed

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER -

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Product &1 at location &2: Procurement not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER131 - Product &1 at location &2: Procurement not allowed ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER131 indicates that procurement is not allowed for a specific product at a given location in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises during the planning process when the system attempts to generate procurement proposals for a product that is not allowed to be procured at the specified location.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The product may be configured in such a way that procurement is not allowed at the specified location. This could be due to settings in the material master or in the APO configuration.
  Product-Location Relationship: The product may not be set up for procurement at that location in the APO system. This could be due to missing or incorrect entries in the master data.
  Planning Strategy: The planning strategy assigned to the product may not allow for procurement at that location.
  Stock Transfer Restrictions: There may be restrictions on stock transfers or procurement for that product at the location due to business rules or policies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Verify the material master data for the product in question. Ensure that the procurement type is set correctly (e.g., whether it is set to "in-house production" or "external procurement").
  Review Location-Specific Settings: Check the settings for the specific location in the APO system. Ensure that the product is allowed for procurement at that location.
  Adjust Planning Strategy: If the planning strategy does not allow procurement, consider changing it to one that does, if appropriate for your business process.
  Update Product-Location Relationship: If the product is not set up for procurement at that location, you may need to create or update the product-location relationship in the APO system.
  Consult with Business Users: If there are business rules or policies that restrict procurement, consult with relevant stakeholders to understand the rationale and determine if exceptions can be made.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), MD04 (Stock/Requirements List), or CIF (Core Interface) to check the relevant data.
  APO Master Data: Ensure that the master data in APO is consistent with the data in the ERP system.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to the specific error message for additional insights and troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.