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.
  Ensure that the cost function for the product at the specified location is fully defined and includes all necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Verify that the master data for the product and location is complete. This includes checking the material master, location master, and any relevant procurement data.
  Ensure that the external procurement costs are maintained in the relevant master data records.
  
  
  
  Maintain Costing Information:
  
  Go to the transaction for maintaining costing information (e.g., transaction code /SAPAPO/MC90 for maintaining cost functions).
  Ensure that the external procurement cost function is properly maintained for the product and location.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the system or updates, ensure that all relevant data has been updated accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on setting up external procurement costs and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MC90 for maintaining cost functions, and /SAPAPO/MC94 for checking planning book settings.
  Master Data Maintenance: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify master data in the system.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help Portal or SAP Notes related to APO and procurement cost functions for additional insights and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER151.