How To Fix /SAPAPO/SNPOPT121 - Transportation lane &1, product &2: Cost function not considered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SNPOPT -

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Transportation lane &1, product &2: Cost function not considered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNPOPT121 - Transportation lane &1, product &2: Cost function not considered ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNPOPT121 indicates that there is an issue with the cost function for a transportation lane and product in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises during the optimization process in Supply Network Planning (SNP) when the system cannot consider the cost function for a specific transportation lane and product combination.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Function: The cost function for the specified transportation lane and product may not be defined or is missing in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The transportation lane may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the inability to calculate costs.
  Inactive Costing: The cost function might be inactive or not assigned correctly to the transportation lane.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the master data related to the transportation lane or product.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not have the necessary data or settings for the cost function.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Function Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code /SAPAPO/TSM (Transportation Lane Maintenance) and verify that the cost function is correctly defined for the transportation lane and product.
  Ensure that the cost function is active and properly assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Transportation Lane Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the transportation lane in the system to ensure that all necessary parameters are correctly configured.
  Ensure that the transportation lane is valid for the planning version you are using.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the product and transportation lane to ensure there are no inconsistencies or missing information.
  Check the product master data and ensure that the relevant transportation lanes are assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Version:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct planning version that includes the necessary cost function data.
  If needed, create or adjust the planning version to include the required settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring transportation lanes and cost functions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, run the optimization process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/TSM for transportation lane maintenance and /SAPAPO/OPT for optimization settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /SAPAPO/SNPOPT121.