How To Fix /SAPAPO/SALES105 - Requirements strategy not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SALES -

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Requirements strategy not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SALES105 - Requirements strategy not found ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SALES105 Requirements strategy not found typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a valid requirements strategy for a specific product or location. This can happen during planning processes, such as demand planning or supply network planning.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Requirements Strategy: The most common cause is that the requirements strategy has not been defined for the specific product in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the product or location may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to find the appropriate strategy.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the product master or location master.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from another system (like SAP ERP), there may be issues with the data transfer that result in missing strategies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Requirements Strategy:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/REQUIREMENTS or use the relevant customizing path in SPRO to define the requirements strategy for the product.
  Ensure that the strategy is correctly assigned to the product and location.
  
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Verify the product master data in APO to ensure that the requirements strategy is assigned correctly.
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/MAT1 to check the product master data.
  
  
  
  Check Location Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the location master data is correctly set up and that the requirements strategy is assigned to the relevant location.
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/LOC1 to check the location master data.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the system to ensure that they are set up correctly for the planning area and planning version you are using.
  
  
  
  Data Transfer Validation:
  
  If the data is being transferred from another system, validate the data transfer process to ensure that all necessary data, including requirements strategies, is being transferred correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on requirements strategies and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/REQUIREMENTS, /SAPAPO/MAT1, and /SAPAPO/LOC1.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.