How To Fix /SAPAPO/SALES109 - No consumption group maintained in the product master

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SALES -

• Message number: 109

• Message text: No consumption group maintained in the product master

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SALES109 - No consumption group maintained in the product master ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SALES109 indicates that there is no consumption group maintained in the product master for the specific product you are trying to work with in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when you are attempting to perform sales planning or demand planning activities that require a consumption group to be defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Consumption Group: The primary cause of this error is that the product master data does not have a consumption group assigned. The consumption group is essential for the system to understand how to handle demand consumption for that product.
  Incorrect Product Master Data: The product master may not have been set up correctly, or it may have been modified without the necessary updates to the consumption group.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent the consumption group from being recognized or assigned.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the consumption group in the product master. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Product Master:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/MDP1 (or use the relevant transaction for maintaining product master data in your version of SAP).
  
  
  
  Select the Product:
  
  Enter the product ID for which you are receiving the error.
  
  
  
  Maintain Consumption Group:
  
  Navigate to the relevant tab (usually the "General" or "Sales" tab) where you can find the field for the consumption group.
  Enter the appropriate consumption group that aligns with your business processes.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the consumption group, save your changes to the product master.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Process:
  
  After maintaining the consumption group, re-run the process that triggered the error to see if it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Consumption Groups: These are used in demand planning to categorize products based on how their demand is consumed. Properly defining consumption groups helps in accurate forecasting and planning.
  Product Master Data: It is crucial to maintain accurate and complete product master data in SAP APO to ensure smooth operations in sales and demand planning.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for specific details on how to set up and manage product master data and consumption groups.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or check for any additional configuration settings that may be affecting the consumption group assignment.