How To Fix /SAPAPO/RBA070 - Rule evaluation requires additional data (product and location)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RBA -

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Rule evaluation requires additional data (product and location)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RBA070 - Rule evaluation requires additional data (product and location) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RBA070 indicates that during the rule evaluation process in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), the system requires additional data related to the product and location. This typically occurs in the context of supply chain planning, where certain rules or heuristics need specific information to function correctly.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The most common cause of this error is that the necessary master data for the product or location is not available or is incomplete. This could include missing product master data, location master data, or specific planning data that is required for the rule evaluation.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the planning area or in the rules defined for the planning process. If the rules are not set up correctly to handle the specific product or location, this error can occur.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect or missing entries in the product-location combinations, can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that the necessary master data for the product and location is complete and correctly maintained. This includes:
  
  Product master data (e.g., material type, product hierarchy).
  Location master data (e.g., plant, storage location).
  Ensure that the product is assigned to the correct location in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Area Configuration: Check the configuration of the planning area to ensure that the rules are correctly defined and that they can handle the specific product and location. This may involve:
  
  Reviewing the planning strategies and rules defined in the planning area.
  Ensuring that the product and location are included in the relevant planning books.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Checks: Run consistency checks in the system to identify any discrepancies in the data. This can help pinpoint any missing or incorrect entries that need to be addressed.
  
  
  Re-evaluate Rules: If the rules are too restrictive or not applicable to the product-location combination, consider modifying them to accommodate the specific scenario.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the rules and data requirements for the planning process you are working with.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MC90 (for planning book maintenance) or /SAPAPO/RBA (for rule-based planning) to access relevant settings and data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes of the error, you should be able to resolve the issue and proceed with the planning process in SAP APO.