How To Fix /SAPAPO/SDP_MD020 - Lot size profile &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SDP_MD -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Lot size profile &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP_MD020 - Lot size profile &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP_MD020 Lot size profile &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a specified lot size profile in the system. This can happen during planning runs or when trying to create or modify planning data.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Lot Size Profile: The specified lot size profile (indicated by &1 in the error message) does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The profile was never created.
  The profile was deleted or not properly configured.
  A typo or incorrect reference in the planning data.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The lot size profile may not be correctly assigned to the relevant product or planning object.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the lot size profile was created in a different environment (e.g., development) and not transported to the current environment (e.g., production), it may not be available.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lot Size Profile:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/MDP or use the relevant transaction to check the lot size profiles.
  Verify if the lot size profile with the specified name exists.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Lot Size Profile:
  
  If the profile does not exist, create a new lot size profile using the appropriate transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/MDP).
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, modify it to ensure it meets the requirements.
  
  
  
  Assign Lot Size Profile:
  
  Ensure that the lot size profile is correctly assigned to the relevant products or planning objects in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the profile was created in a different environment, ensure that it has been transported correctly to the current environment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on creating and managing lot size profiles.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MDP for managing lot size profiles.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify lot size profiles in the system.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the lot size profile is correctly configured in your SAP APO system.