How To Fix /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS298 - No changes allowed for non-OEM location &1

/SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS298 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS -

• Message number: 298

• Message text: No changes allowed for non-OEM location &1

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/SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS298 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS298 No changes allowed for non-OEM location &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you attempt to make changes to a location that is not designated as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) location. This restriction is in place to maintain data integrity and ensure that only specific locations can be modified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-OEM Location: The location you are trying to modify is classified as a non-OEM location. In SAP APO, certain locations are designated as OEM, which allows for changes to be made, while others are not.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may restrict changes to specific types of locations based on business rules or settings defined in the system.
  Data Integrity: The system is designed to prevent changes to non-OEM locations to maintain the integrity of planning data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Location Type: Verify if the location you are trying to modify is indeed a