How To Fix /SAPAPO/SOR112 - No product group for product group type &1 for product &2 defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SOR -

• Message number: 112

• Message text: No product group for product group type &1 for product &2 defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SOR112 - No product group for product group type &1 for product &2 defined ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SOR112 indicates that there is no product group defined for a specific product group type in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system. This error typically arises in the context of supply chain planning, where product groups are used to categorize products for planning purposes.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The product group type specified in the error message does not have any associated product groups defined in the system.
  Incorrect Product Group Type: The product may be assigned to a product group type that is not correctly configured or does not exist.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the product master or product group definitions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Product Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration settings for product groups.
  Ensure that the product group type specified in the error message has valid product groups defined.
  
  
  
  Define Product Groups:
  
  If no product groups are defined for the specified product group type, you will need to create them.
  Use transaction code CRO1 to create a new product group and assign it to the appropriate product group type.
  
  
  
  Verify Product Master Data:
  
  Check the product master data for the product mentioned in the error message using transaction code MM03.
  Ensure that the product is assigned to the correct product group type and that the product group is valid.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks in the APO system to identify any discrepancies in the master data.
  Use transaction code /SAPAPO/MASTER_DATA_CHECK to perform a consistency check.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on product group configuration and management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  CRO1: Create Product Group
  MM03: Display Material Master
  /SAPAPO/MASTER_DATA_CHECK: Consistency Check for Master Data
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to product groups and APO configuration.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to product groups and master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.