How To Fix /SAPAPO/SCC159 - Stock on hand cannot be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SCC -

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Stock on hand cannot be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCC159 - Stock on hand cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCC159 Stock on hand cannot be determined typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to retrieve the current stock levels for a particular product or location. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The material master data or location master data may not be correctly maintained. This includes missing or incorrect information in the material or location data.
  
  
  Stock Data Not Updated: The stock data in the APO system may not be updated or synchronized with the ERP system. This can happen if the integration between SAP ERP and APO is not functioning correctly.
  
  
  Planning Area Configuration: The planning area may not be configured correctly, or the product may not be included in the planning area.
  
  
  Data Transfer Issues: There may be issues with the data transfer from the ERP system to the APO system, such as missing or incomplete data.
  
  
  Stock Type Issues: The stock type (e.g., unrestricted, blocked, in quality inspection) may not be properly defined or may not exist in the APO system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view stock data.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that the material and location master data are correctly maintained. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out and that the data is consistent.
  
  
  Synchronize Data: Ensure that the stock data is synchronized between the ERP and APO systems. You may need to run the relevant data transfer jobs or check the integration settings.
  
  
  Review Planning Area: Check the configuration of the planning area to ensure that the product is included and that the settings are correct.
  
  
  Monitor Data Transfer: Investigate any data transfer issues between the ERP and APO systems. Check for any error logs or messages that may indicate problems.
  
  
  Check Stock Types: Ensure that the relevant stock types are defined and available in the APO system.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access stock data. If not, work with your SAP security team to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/OM17 to check the planning area settings or /SAPAPO/MC.9 to view stock levels.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for APO and the specific modules you are using to understand the configuration and data flow better.
  
  By systematically checking these areas, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.