How To Fix /SAPAPO/RBA324 - Loc. determination proced. in location rule must only be of type 3 (list)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RBA -

• Message number: 324

• Message text: Loc. determination proced. in location rule must only be of type 3 (list)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RBA324 - Loc. determination proced. in location rule must only be of type 3 (list) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RBA324 indicates that there is an issue with the location determination procedure in the location rule configuration within SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). Specifically, the error states that the location determination procedure must only be of type 3 (list).
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when the location determination procedure is incorrectly configured. In SAP APO, location determination procedures are used to define how locations are selected for planning purposes. The types of location determination procedures include:
  
  Type 1: Single location
  Type 2: Location based on certain criteria
  Type 3: List of locations
  
  The error message indicates that the system expects the location determination procedure to be of type 3 (a list), but it has been set to a different type.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and modify the configuration of the location determination procedure. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Access the Location Determination Procedure Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SAP APO -> Supply Chain Planning -> Location Determination -> Define Location Determination Procedures.
  
  
  
  Identify the Incorrect Procedure:
  
  Find the location determination procedure that is causing the error. You may need to check the specific location rule that is being referenced in the error message.
  
  
  
  Change the Procedure Type:
  
  Open the location determination procedure and check its type.
  If it is not set to type 3, change it to type 3 (list). Ensure that the list of locations is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Save the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  Run the planning process again to see if the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on location determination procedures and their configuration.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/LOC to access location-related settings directly.
  Support: If the issue persists after making the changes, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the location determination procedure is correctly set to type 3, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your planning activities in SAP APO.