How To Fix /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS162 - Product &1 does not exist. Enter a valid product

/SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS -

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Product &1 does not exist. Enter a valid product

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS162 - Product &1 does not exist. Enter a valid product ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS162 indicates that the product you are trying to access or work with does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to perform an action related to a product that is not recognized by the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Product: The product code you entered does not exist in the APO system.
  Incorrect Product Code: There may be a typo or formatting issue in the product code you are trying to enter.
  Product Not Activated: The product may exist in the system but is not activated or is in a status that prevents it from being used.
  Master Data Issues: The product may not have been created in the relevant master data tables or may have been deleted.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If you are using a connected system (like SAP ERP), there may be synchronization issues where