How To Fix /SAPAPO/RBA350 - In the field 'Entity No.Subst', enter the val. 'location' or 'loc. prod.'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RBA -

• Message number: 350

• Message text: In the field 'Entity No.Subst', enter the val. 'location' or 'loc. prod.'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RBA350 - In the field 'Entity No.Subst', enter the val. 'location' or 'loc. prod.' ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RBA350 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the input data related to the "Entity No. Subst" field. This error indicates that the system expects a specific value in that field, which can either be a "location" or a "loc. prod." (location product).
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Input: The most common cause of this error is that the user has entered an invalid or empty value in the "Entity No. Subst" field. The system is expecting a valid location or location product identifier.
  Data Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the master data in APO, such as missing or incorrectly defined locations or products.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain locations or products, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Ensure that the value entered in the "Entity No. Subst" field is correct. It should be either a valid location ID or a valid location product ID. Verify that the value exists in the system.
  Review Master Data: Check the master data configuration in SAP APO to ensure that the locations and location products are correctly defined and active. You can do this by navigating to the relevant master data transaction (e.g., location master data).
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the specified location or location product. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more details on the specific context in which the error occurs, as it may provide additional insights or troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO, such as /SAPAPO/LOC for location master data or /SAPAPO/PROD for product master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide patches or additional guidance.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the correct values are being used in the "Entity No. Subst" field.