How To Fix /SAPAPO/PPO_OPT160 - &1 and &2 is an invalid material location combination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PPO_OPT -

• Message number: 160

• Message text: &1 and &2 is an invalid material location combination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPO_OPT160 - &1 and &2 is an invalid material location combination ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPO_OPT160 indicates that there is an invalid combination of material and location in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises during planning activities, such as when trying to run a heuristic or optimization process.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Material-Location Combination: The specific material and location combination you are trying to use does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The material is not defined for the specified location.
  The location is not set up to handle the material.
  The material is inactive or has been deleted.
  The material is not assigned to the planning area.
  
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data setup, such as:
  
  Missing or incorrect entries in the material master or location master.
  Incorrect planning area settings.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as:
  
  The material is not included in the relevant planning book.
  The location is not included in the planning area.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material and Location: Verify that the material and location combination exists in the system. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the material master and checking if the material is assigned to the correct location.
  Ensuring that the material is active and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data: Ensure that the master data for both the material and location is correctly set up:
  
  Check the material master data (transaction code MM03) for the relevant views.
  Check the location master data (transaction code /SAPAPO/LOC) to ensure it is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Planning Area Configuration: Ensure that the material is included in the relevant planning area:
  
  Check the planning area settings in the APO system to confirm that the material is part of the planning book.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the APO system to identify any discrepancies in the master data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM03 (Material Master Display)
  /SAPAPO/LOC (Location Master)
  /SAPAPO/MC62 (Planning Book)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /SAPAPO/PPO_OPT160.