How To Fix /SAPAPO/SNPOPT164 - Product &2 at location &3: COM error &1

/SAPAPO/SNPOPT164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SNPOPT -

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Product &2 at location &3: COM error &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNPOPT164 - Product &2 at location &3: COM error &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNPOPT164 typically relates to issues encountered in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically during the optimization process for a product at a given location. The error message format indicates that there is a COM (Component Object Model) error associated with the optimization process.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including but not limited to:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the APO system or in the optimization model.
  Data Issues: Missing or incorrect master data (e.g., product master, location master) or transaction data (e.g., demand, supply).
  System Performance: Insufficient system resources or performance issues that prevent the optimization process from completing successfully.
  COM Component Issues: Problems with the COM components that are used for optimization, which may include issues with the installation or registration of these components.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the optimization model and ensure