How To Fix /SAPAPO/SALES142 - Error when determining product

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SALES -

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Error when determining product

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SALES142 - Error when determining product ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SALES142 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with determining a product in the sales order or during the planning process. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes of Error /SAPAPO/SALES142
  
  
  Product Not Found: The product you are trying to determine may not exist in the system or may not be correctly defined in the APO system.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect master data related to the product, such as material master records, location data, or product hierarchy.
  
  
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version you are using may not be active or may not contain the necessary data for the product.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent the product from being determined correctly.
  
  
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from SAP ERP to APO, there may be issues with the data transfer process that result in incomplete or incorrect data.
  
  
  Solutions to Error /SAPAPO/SALES142
  
  
  Check Product Existence: Verify that the product exists in the APO system. You can do this by checking the product master data in the APO system.
  
  
  Review Master Data: Ensure that all necessary master data for the product is complete and accurate. This includes checking the material master, location data, and any relevant planning data.
  
  
  Check Planning Version: Make sure that the planning version you are using is active and contains the necessary data for the product. You can check this in the planning book or through the planning version settings.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that they are set up correctly for product determination.
  
  
  Data Transfer Monitoring: If applicable, check the data transfer process from SAP ERP to APO to ensure that all necessary data has been transferred correctly. You can use transaction codes like SMQ1 and SMQ2 to monitor queues.
  
  
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context about the issue. You can use transaction SLG1 to view application logs.
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support: If the issue persists, check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. You can search the SAP Support Portal for updates or patches that may resolve the issue.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning book views, /SAPAPO/MC90 for master data, and /SAPAPO/SDP94 for checking the planning version.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to APO and product master data management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider reaching out to SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and shared experiences from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the /SAPAPO/SALES142 error and implement a solution to resolve it.