How To Fix /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS231 - Means of transport not determined (docu. does not have source of supply)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS -

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Means of transport not determined (docu. does not have source of supply)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS231 - Means of transport not determined (docu. does not have source of supply) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS231 indicates that the system is unable to determine a means of transport for a particular document because it does not have a source of supply defined. This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when dealing with transportation planning.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Source of Supply: The primary cause of this error is that the system cannot find a valid source of supply for the product in question. This could be due to:
  
  No source of supply being assigned to the product in the master data.
  The source of supply being inactive or not valid for the planning period.
  Incorrect or incomplete configuration in the transportation planning settings.
  
  
  
  Planning Object Structure: The planning object structure may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in determining the means of transport.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the transportation lanes or the product master.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Source of Supply:
  
  Go to the product master data and ensure that a valid source of supply is assigned to the product.
  Verify that the source of supply is active and valid for the relevant planning period.
  
  
  
  Review Transportation Lanes:
  
  Check the transportation lanes in the system to ensure they are correctly defined and that they include the necessary means of transport.
  Ensure that the transportation lanes are active and applicable to the relevant products and locations.
  
  
  
  Update Planning Object Structure:
  
  If necessary, review and update the planning object structure to ensure it is correctly configured to allow for the determination of means of transport.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to identify any discrepancies in the master data that may be causing the issue.
  Correct any inconsistencies found in the product master, source of supply, or transportation lanes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring transportation planning and resolving related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for product view) or /SAPAPO/TPVS (for transportation planning) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved in determining the means of transport, review any user exits or BAdIs that may be affecting the process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.