How To Fix /SAPAPO/PSPP_DPP003 - Location is blocked, no change allowed

/SAPAPO/PSPP_DPP003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PSPP_DPP -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Location is blocked, no change allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PSPP_DPP003 - Location is blocked, no change allowed ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PSPP_DPP003 indicates that a location in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module is blocked, and therefore, no changes can be made to it. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when a location is marked as blocked for planning or when certain settings prevent modifications.
  
  Cause:
  
  Location Blocked: The location may be explicitly marked as blocked in the system, preventing any changes.
  Planning Area Settings: The planning area settings may restrict changes to certain locations.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or issues with the master data related to the location.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the location.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Location Status:
  
  Go to the location master data in the APO system and check if the location is marked as blocked. If it is, you may need to unblock it.
  You can do this by navigating to the location in the master data