How To Fix /SAPAPO/SDP132 - Consumption group '&1' can not be used for planning area '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SDP -

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Consumption group '&1' can not be used for planning area '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP132 - Consumption group '&1' can not be used for planning area '&2' ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP132 indicates that there is an issue with the consumption group being used in conjunction with a specific planning area in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises when the consumption group is not properly configured or is not compatible with the specified planning area.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatibility: The consumption group specified (&1) is not compatible with the planning area (&2). This could be due to the consumption group not being assigned to the planning area in the configuration.
  Configuration Issues: The consumption group may not be defined correctly in the system or may not exist at all.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the consumption group or planning area.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the consumption group or planning area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the planning area and verify that the consumption group is correctly assigned to it.
  Ensure that the consumption group is defined in the system and is active.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the consumption group and planning area to ensure that they are correctly set up.
  Make sure that the relevant products or materials are assigned to the correct consumption group.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the consumption group and planning area. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on configuring consumption groups and planning areas.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the configuration by attempting to run the planning process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning area configuration) or /SAPAPO/SDP93 (for consumption group configuration) to check and modify settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the consumption group and planning area in SAP APO.