How To Fix /SAPAPO/SNP651 - Incorrect LC category type (receipt/issue) Cat. &1, Ind. &2, Pl.Obj. &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SNP -

• Message number: 651

• Message text: Incorrect LC category type (receipt/issue) Cat. &1, Ind. &2, Pl.Obj. &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP651 - Incorrect LC category type (receipt/issue) Cat. &1, Ind. &2, Pl.Obj. &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP651 indicates that there is an issue with the category type of a receipt or issue in the Supply Network Planning (SNP) module of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises when there is a mismatch or incorrect configuration related to the category type in the planning object structure.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Category Type: The error suggests that the category type for the receipt or issue is not correctly defined or is not compatible with the planning object.
  Planning Object Structure Issues: The planning object structure may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies in how receipts and issues are categorized.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity in the master data or transaction data that are causing the system to not recognize the category type correctly.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration errors in the SNP settings or in the master data that define how receipts and issues are categorized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Category Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the planning object structure and verify that the category types for receipts and issues are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the category type being referenced in the error message is valid and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Object Structure:
  
  Check the planning object structure to ensure that it is correctly set up to handle the specific category types for the receipts and issues.
  Make sure that the planning object is correctly assigned to the relevant category types.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the master data and transaction data to ensure that there are no inconsistencies or errors that could lead to this issue.
  Check for any missing or incorrect entries in the master data that could affect the category type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional insights or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools to trace the execution and identify where the mismatch is occurring.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (SNP Planning Board) or /SAPAPO/MC62 (SNP Planning Book) to analyze the planning data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed and resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the /SAPAPO/SNP651 error message.