How To Fix /SAPAPO/SNP026 - Sublocation does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SNP -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Sublocation does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP026 - Sublocation does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP026 Sublocation does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly within the Supply Network Planning (SNP) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specified sublocation in the master data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sublocation Master Data: The sublocation you are trying to reference does not exist in the system. This could be due to it not being created or it being deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the location or sublocation may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as incorrect entries or missing links between locations and sublocations.
  Transport Issues: If the sublocation was recently created or modified in a different environment (like development or quality), it may not have been transported to the production environment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Sublocation Master Data:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/LOC3 for location and sublocation maintenance) and verify if the sublocation exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Sublocation:
  
  If the sublocation is missing, create it using the appropriate transaction.
  Ensure that all necessary attributes and settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the location and ensure that the sublocation is correctly assigned to the parent location.
  Review the settings in the SNP configuration to ensure that they are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in the system to identify any discrepancies in the master data.
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 to check for planning data consistency.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the sublocation was created in a different environment, ensure that the transport request has been successfully moved to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/LOC3 for location maintenance, /SAPAPO/SDP94 for consistency checks, and /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning book maintenance.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify location and sublocation data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SAPAPO/SNP026 Sublocation does not exist error and ensure that your master data is correctly configured in SAP APO.