How To Fix /SAPAPO/SNP172 - Specified product: &1 &2 location: &3 combination not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SNP -

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Specified product: &1 &2 location: &3 combination not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP172 - Specified product: &1 &2 location: &3 combination not found ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP172 indicates that a specified product-location combination could not be found in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to perform operations related to Supply Network Planning (SNP).
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The most common cause of this error is that the product-location combination does not exist in the master data. This could be due to:
  
  The product has not been defined in the system.
  The location (plant, distribution center, etc.) is not set up for the product.
  The product-location combination has not been activated in the planning area.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Planning Area: The planning area being used may not include the specified product-location combination.
  
  
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from another system (like SAP ECC), there may have been issues during the transfer that resulted in missing data.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SNP settings that prevent the system from recognizing the combination.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the product exists in the system. You can check this in the product master data (transaction /SAPAPO/MAT1).
  Ensure that the location is correctly defined and that the product is assigned to this location.
  
  
  
  Activate Product-Location Combination:
  
  If the product-location combination is not activated in the planning area, you can activate it using the transaction /SAPAPO/SDP94 (Activate Product-Location Combinations).
  
  
  
  Review Planning Area Settings:
  
  Check the planning area configuration to ensure that the product-location combination is included. You can do this in the planning area settings.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that all necessary master data is in place. You can use transaction /SAPAPO/SDP94 to check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Check Data Transfer:
  
  If the data is being transferred from another system, ensure that the transfer process is functioning correctly and that all necessary data is being sent.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error for any specific guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/MAT1: Product Master Data
  /SAPAPO/SDP94: Activate Product-Location Combinations
  /SAPAPO/SDP93: Display Product-Location Combinations
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the /SAPAPO/SNP172 error message.