How To Fix /SAPAPO/RBA126 - Neither product &2 nor reference product &3 exist in PPM &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RBA -

• Message number: 126

• Message text: Neither product &2 nor reference product &3 exist in PPM &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RBA126 - Neither product &2 nor reference product &3 exist in PPM &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RBA126 indicates that neither the specified product nor the reference product exists in the Product Planning Master (PPM) for the given planning area. This error typically arises in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to perform operations related to product planning, such as creating or modifying planning data.
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-Existent Products: The product (&2) or the reference product (&3) does not exist in the PPM (&1). This could be due to:
  
  The products have not been created in the system.
  The products have been deleted or are inactive.
  There is a typo or incorrect product number being used.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Planning Area: The planning area (&1) may not be correctly set up to include the specified products.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data setup, such as missing or incomplete data for the products in question.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Product Existence:
  
  Check if the product (&2) and the reference product (&3) exist in the system. You can do this by navigating to the product master data in SAP APO.
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MAT1 to check the product master.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Area Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the planning area (&1) is correctly configured to include the products you are working with. You can check the planning area settings in the SAP APO configuration.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Products:
  
  If the products do not exist, create them using the appropriate transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/MAT1 for product master).
  If they exist but are inactive, reactivate them.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the product numbers and ensure there are no typographical errors in the input.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on the error and related processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for product master maintenance and planning area configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify product master data in SAP APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.