How To Fix /SAPAPO/SNP117 - No valid location selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SNP -

• Message number: 117

• Message text: No valid location selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP117 - No valid location selected ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP117 No valid location selected typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly during the planning process in Supply Network Planning (SNP). This error indicates that the system could not find a valid location for the planning process, which can be due to several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Location Not Defined: The location you are trying to use may not be defined in the system or may not be active.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data, such as missing or incorrect location data in the location master or product master.
  Planning Area Configuration: The planning area may not be correctly configured to include the location in question.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the planning run may not match any valid locations.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect assignments between products and locations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Location Definition: Verify that the location is defined in the system. You can do this by checking the location master data in the SAP APO system.
  Validate Master Data: Ensure that the relevant master data (product master, location master) is complete and correctly maintained. Check for any missing or incorrect entries.
  Review Planning Area Settings: Check the configuration of the planning area to ensure that it includes the location you are trying to use. You may need to adjust the planning area settings.
  Adjust Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria used in the planning run. Make sure that they are set up to include valid locations.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the master data to identify and resolve any inconsistencies. This can often be done using transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning book data.
  Check Location-Product Assignment: Ensure that the products are correctly assigned to the locations in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning book data) and /SAPAPO/LOC1 (for location master data).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for APO and SNP to understand the configuration and master data requirements better.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.