How To Fix /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES514 - At least one location does not exist

/SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES514 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 514

• Message text: At least one location does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES514 - At least one location does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES514 indicates that at least one location specified in your planning or execution process does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to execute a planning run, such as a heuristic or optimization run, and the system cannot find the specified location in the master data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Location Master Data: The location (e.g., plant, distribution center) you are trying to use in your planning run does not exist in the APO system.
  Incorrect Location ID: The location ID provided in the planning run might be misspelled or incorrectly formatted.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If you are using a connected SAP ERP system, there may be synchronization issues where the location data has not been updated in APO.
  Inactive Location: The location may exist but is marked as inactive or not available for planning.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Location Master Data:
  
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