How To Fix /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS164 - Location &1 does not exist. Enter a valid location


/SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS164 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS -

  • Message number: 164

  • Message text: Location &1 does not exist. Enter a valid location

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/SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS164 - Details

  • The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS164 indicates that the system cannot find the specified location in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This typically occurs when a user tries to access or manipulate data related to a location that has not been defined or is inactive in the system.
    
    Cause: Non-Existent Location: The location you are trying to use does not exist in the system. Inactive Location: The location may exist but is marked as inactive or not available for planning. Incorrect Input: There may be a typo or formatting issue in the location code you entered. Master Data Issues: The location may not have been properly set up in the master data, or it may have been deleted or archived.
    Solution: Verify Location Code: Double-check the location code you entered for any typos or formatting errors. Check Location in Master Data: Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/LOC or similar) to check if the location exists. Ensure that the

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