How To Fix /SAPAPO/SNPOPT168 - Product &1 at location &2: Safety stock for a non-valid product

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SNPOPT -

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Product &1 at location &2: Safety stock for a non-valid product

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNPOPT168 - Product &1 at location &2: Safety stock for a non-valid product ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNPOPT168 indicates that there is an issue with the safety stock configuration for a product at a specific location in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. The message states that the safety stock is being defined for a non-valid product, which means that the system cannot find the product in the relevant master data.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Product Master Data: The product specified in the error message may not exist in the system or may not be properly defined in the relevant master data tables.
  Incorrect Location: The location specified may not be valid for the product, or the product may not be assigned to that location.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the product master or location master data.
  Configuration Issues: The safety stock settings may not be correctly configured for the product or location in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Verify that the product exists in the system. You can do this by checking the product master data in the relevant transaction (e.g., using transaction /SAPAPO/MAT1).
  Ensure that the product is active and has been properly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Location Master Data:
  
  Verify that the location specified in the error message is valid and that the product is assigned to this location.
  Check the location master data using transaction /SAPAPO/LOC1.
  
  
  
  Review Safety Stock Settings:
  
  Check the safety stock settings for the product at the specified location. Ensure that the safety stock is defined correctly and that the product is eligible for safety stock.
  You can review safety stock settings in the product view or using transaction /SAPAPO/SNPO.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the master data. This can help identify any missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to safety stock and product master data to ensure that all configurations are in line with best practices.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant data for troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MAT1 for product master data, /SAPAPO/LOC1 for location master data, and /SAPAPO/SNPO for safety stock settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  APO Configuration: Ensure that your APO system is properly configured for safety stock management, including settings for product and location assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SAPAPO/SNPOPT168.