How To Fix /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER190 - Product &1 at transportation lane &2: PPM/PDS does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER -

• Message number: 190

• Message text: Product &1 at transportation lane &2: PPM/PDS does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER190 - Product &1 at transportation lane &2: PPM/PDS does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER190 indicates that there is an issue with the Product and Transportation Lane configuration in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, the error states that the Product-Process Model (PPM) or Product Data Structure (PDS) does not exist for the specified product at the given transportation lane.
  Cause:
  
  Missing PPM/PDS: The most common cause of this error is that the PPM or PDS for the specified product does not exist in the system. This can happen if the product has not been properly set up in the APO system.
  Incorrect Transportation Lane: The transportation lane specified may not be correctly configured or may not correspond to the product in question.
  Data Transfer Issues: There may have been issues during the data transfer from SAP ERP to SAP APO, leading to missing or incomplete data.
  Product Not Activated: The product may not be activated in the APO system, which means it cannot be used in planning.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check PPM/PDS Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction /SAPAPO/PDS or /SAPAPO/PPM in the SAP GUI and check if the PPM or PDS for the specified product exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it. This can be done through the transaction /SAPAPO/PDS for creating a PDS or using the relevant transaction for PPM.
  
  
  
  Verify Transportation Lane Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the transportation lane in the APO system. Ensure that it is correctly set up and linked to the product.
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/TP to view and manage transportation lanes.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If the PPM/PDS is missing due to data transfer issues, ensure that the data transfer from SAP ERP to SAP APO is functioning correctly. You may need to run the relevant data transfer jobs or check for any errors in the data transfer process.
  
  
  
  Activate Product:
  
  If the product is not activated, you can activate it in the APO system. This can typically be done through the product master data transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or considerations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/PDS: For managing Product Data Structures.
  /SAPAPO/PPM: For managing Product-Process Models.
  /SAPAPO/TP: For managing Transportation Lanes.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.