How To Fix /SAPAPO/SOR049 - Product &1 flagged as obsolete for entry location &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SOR -

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Product &1 flagged as obsolete for entry location &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SOR049 - Product &1 flagged as obsolete for entry location &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SOR049 indicates that a product has been flagged as obsolete for a specific location in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This typically means that the product is no longer available for planning or transactions at that location, which can affect supply chain processes.
  Cause:
  
  
  Obsolescence Flag: The product has been marked as obsolete in the system, which can happen due to various reasons such as:
  
  The product is no longer being produced or sold.
  The product has been replaced by a new version or model.
  Business decisions to phase out certain products.
  
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data setup for the product or location, leading to the obsolescence flag being set.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the APO system may have been set to automatically flag certain products as obsolete based on specific criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Product Status: Check the product's status in the system to confirm if it is indeed marked as obsolete. This can be done in the product master data.
  
  
  Update Product Status: If the product should not be obsolete, you can remove the obsolescence flag:
  
  Navigate to the product master data in the SAP system.
  Change the status of the product to active or available for planning.
  
  
  
  Check Location Settings: Ensure that the location settings are correctly configured and that the product is intended to be available at that location.
  
  
  Consult with Business Stakeholders: If the product is intentionally marked as obsolete, consult with relevant business stakeholders to understand the implications and whether any alternative products should be considered.
  
  
  Data Consistency Checks: Perform data consistency checks to ensure that there are no discrepancies in the master data that could lead to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MAT1 (Product Master) or /SAPAPO/LOC1 (Location Master) to view and edit the relevant data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for more details on managing product lifecycle and obsolescence in APO.
  Support: If the issue persists or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes related to product obsolescence.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and ensure that your product is correctly configured for planning and transactions in the specified location.