How To Fix /SAPAPO/SNPOPT139 - Product &1 at location &2: Inconsistent opportunity costs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SNPOPT -

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Product &1 at location &2: Inconsistent opportunity costs

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNPOPT139 - Product &1 at location &2: Inconsistent opportunity costs ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNPOPT139 indicates that there are inconsistent opportunity costs for a specific product at a given location in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises during planning runs, such as when performing supply network planning (SNP) or production planning.
  Cause:
  The inconsistency in opportunity costs can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: Opportunity costs may not be defined for the product at the specified location, or the data may be incorrectly maintained in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the planning books or data views that lead to inconsistencies.
  Master Data Issues: Problems with master data, such as incorrect product master records or location master records, can lead to this error.
  Changes in Planning Parameters: If planning parameters have been changed recently, it may lead to inconsistencies if the opportunity costs were not updated accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Opportunity Cost Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., transaction /SAPAPO/OPCOST) to review the opportunity cost settings for the product and location.
  Ensure that opportunity costs are defined correctly and consistently.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the product master data and location master data for any inconsistencies or missing information.
  Ensure that all relevant fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Validate Planning Books:
  
  Review the planning books and data views to ensure that they are configured correctly and that the opportunity costs are being pulled from the right sources.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use the consistency check tools available in SAP APO to identify and rectify any inconsistencies in the planning data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to opportunity costs and planning to ensure that you are following best practices.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/OPCOST for opportunity cost maintenance and /SAPAPO/MC62 for checking planning book settings.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to opportunity costs and planning inconsistencies in the SAP Support Portal.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation on SAP APO to better understand how opportunity costs are managed within the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency in opportunity costs for the specified product and location.