How To Fix /SAPAPO/RBA060 - Substitute loc. &1 is not a production plant - production not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RBA -

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Substitute loc. &1 is not a production plant - production not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RBA060 - Substitute loc. &1 is not a production plant - production not possible ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RBA060 Substitute loc. &1 is not a production plant - production not possible typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is trying to perform a production planning operation, but the specified substitute location is not recognized as a valid production plant.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Location Configuration: The location specified as a substitute in the planning process is not set up as a production plant in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the location may not be correctly maintained, or the location may not be assigned the necessary production capabilities.
  Planning Settings: The planning settings may not be configured to allow production at the specified substitute location.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Location Master Data:
  
  Go to the location master data in SAP and verify that the location identified by &1 is indeed set up as a production plant.
  Ensure that the location has the necessary production capabilities and is marked as a production facility.
  
  
  
  Update Configuration:
  
  If the location is not set up as a production plant, you may need to update the configuration to include it as a production location.
  This can involve changing the location type or updating the relevant settings in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Parameters:
  
  Check the planning parameters and settings in the APO system to ensure that they allow for production at the specified substitute location.
  Make sure that the planning strategy being used supports production at the substitute location.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific requirements or configurations related to substitute locations and production plants.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, as they may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/LOCAT to view and maintain location master data.
  APO Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in APO related to production planning and location management.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved in determining substitute locations, check for any user exits or BAdIs that may affect the behavior of the planning 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.