How To Fix /SAPAPO/PPO_OPT002 - Material location not found.

/SAPAPO/PPO_OPT002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PPO_OPT -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Material location not found.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPO_OPT002 - Material location not found. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPO_OPT002 Material location not found typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system cannot find a specific material at a given location. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Defined: The material may not be defined in the system for the specific location you are trying to access.
  Location Not Active: The location may not be active or may not have been set up correctly in the APO system.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master or location master.
  Planning Area Configuration: The planning area may not be configured to include the material or location in question.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from another system (like SAP ERP), there may have been issues during the transfer process