How To Fix /SAPAPO/PSTRU004 - &1 products not in master data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PSTRU -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: &1 products not in master data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PSTRU004 - &1 products not in master data ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PSTRU004 indicates that certain products are not found in the master data. This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to perform planning activities, such as creating a planning book, running a heuristic, or executing a planning run.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The products referenced in the planning process do not exist in the master data tables. This could be due to:
  
  Products not being created in the system.
  Products being deleted or marked as inactive.
  Incorrect product IDs being used in the planning process.
  
  
  
  Data Transfer Issues: If the master data is being transferred from another system (like SAP ERP), there may have been issues during the data transfer that resulted in missing products.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in APO may not be correctly set up to recognize the products.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data: 
  
  Verify that the products in question exist in the master data. You can do this by checking the product master data in the APO system.
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MAT1 to check the product master data.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Products: 
  
  If the products are indeed missing, you will need to create them in the system. This can be done through the product master data transaction.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: 
  
  If the products should exist but are not found, perform a consistency check to ensure that the master data is correctly synchronized between the ERP and APO systems.
  
  
  
  Review Data Transfer: 
  
  If the products are supposed to be transferred from another system, check the data transfer process for any errors or issues.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Review the configuration settings in APO to ensure that they are set up correctly to recognize the products.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to this error for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing master data in APO, such as /SAPAPO/MAT1 for product master data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  APO Master Data: Understand the structure and requirements of master data in APO, including product master, location master, and other relevant data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.