How To Fix /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS072 - No location exists for customer location selection parameter

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: No location exists for customer location selection parameter

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS072 - No location exists for customer location selection parameter ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS072 indicates that there is no location available for the customer location selection parameter in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a valid location associated with the customer or when the configuration for the location is incomplete or incorrect.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Location Master Data: The location for the customer may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the location may not be set up correctly in the APO system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data between the SAP ERP and APO systems.
  Selection Parameters: The selection parameters used in the planning run may not match any existing locations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Location Master Data:
  
  Verify that the location exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the location master data in the APO system.
  Ensure that the location is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the location in the APO system. Ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly.
  Make sure that the location is assigned to the relevant planning area.
  
  
  
  Synchronize Master Data:
  
  If you are using both SAP ERP and APO, ensure that the master data is synchronized between the two systems. You may need to run the relevant data transfer programs to update the APO system with the latest data from the ERP system.
  
  
  
  Validate Selection Parameters:
  
  Review the selection parameters used in the planning run. Ensure that they are correctly defined and that they correspond to existing locations in the system.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the location data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/LOC1 to check location master data or /SAPAPO/MC62 to view the planning book.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on location master data and configuration in APO.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or APO support team for further investigation.