How To Fix /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER151 - Product &1 at location &2: External procurement cost function incomplete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER -

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Product &1 at location &2: External procurement cost function incomplete

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER151 - Product &1 at location &2: External procurement cost function incomplete ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER151 indicates that there is an issue with the external procurement cost function for a specific product at a given location in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a complete definition for the external procurement costs associated with the product and location specified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Cost Function Definition: The external procurement cost function for the product at the specified location is not fully defined. This could be due to missing data or incorrect configuration in the system.
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data for the product or location may not be set up correctly, leading to incomplete cost calculations.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the APO system, particularly in the area of cost planning or procurement.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Function Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for external procurement costs in the APO system.
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