How To Fix /SAPAPO/SOR071 - Product &1 is already flagged as obsolete for entry location &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SOR -

• Message number: 071

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SOR071 - Product &1 is already flagged as obsolete for entry location &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SOR071 indicates that a specific product is flagged as obsolete for a particular entry location. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to perform operations on a product that is no longer considered valid for planning or inventory purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Obsolescence Flag: The product has been marked as obsolete in the system, which means it is no longer available for planning or inventory management.
  Data Maintenance: The product might have been intentionally flagged as obsolete due to business decisions, such as discontinuation of the product or a change in product strategy.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the master data that need to be addressed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Product Status: Verify the status of the product in the master data. You can do this by navigating to the product master data in SAP APO and checking the obsolescence flag.
  Remove Obsolescence Flag: If the product should not be obsolete, you can remove the obsolescence flag. This typically requires appropriate authorizations and should be done in accordance with business processes.
  
  Go to the product master data in SAP APO.
  Locate the obsolescence flag and change its status.
  
  
  Consult with Business Users: If you are unsure why the product is flagged as obsolete, consult with relevant business users or stakeholders to understand the rationale behind the decision.
  Data Consistency Check: Ensure that all related master data (like location data, planning data, etc.) is consistent and correctly maintained.
  Review Planning Books: If you are using planning books, ensure that the product is included in the relevant planning books and that the settings are correct.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MAT1 (for product master data) or /SAPAPO/LOC1 (for location master data) to check and modify the relevant data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on managing product obsolescence in SAP APO.
  Support: If the issue persists or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and manage the product's status appropriately within your SAP APO environment.