How To Fix /SAPAPO/SOR208 - Product &1 is not flagged as obsolete at all entry locations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SOR -

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Product &1 is not flagged as obsolete at all entry locations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SOR208 - Product &1 is not flagged as obsolete at all entry locations ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SOR208 indicates that a specific product (denoted by &1) is not flagged as obsolete at any of its entry locations in the system. This message typically arises in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an attempt to perform operations on a product that is expected to be obsolete.
  Cause:
  
  Product Status: The product in question is not marked as obsolete in the system, which means it is still considered active and available for planning and transactions.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the product master data or in the settings related to obsolescence.
  Data Integrity: There could be inconsistencies in the data that lead to the system not recognizing the product as obsolete.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Status: Verify the status of the product in the product master data. Ensure that it is correctly flagged as obsolete if that is the intended status.
  
  Navigate to the product master data in SAP APO and check the "Obsolescence" settings.
  
  
  
  Flag as Obsolete: If the product should indeed be obsolete, you can flag it as such in the system.
  
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MAT1 or /SAPAPO/MAT2 to edit the product master data and set the obsolescence flag.
  
  
  
  Review Entry Locations: Check the entry locations associated with the product to ensure that they are correctly configured and that the obsolescence flag is applied consistently across all relevant locations.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run data consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the product data that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on managing product obsolescence in your version of SAP APO.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to product master data management in SAP APO.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to product master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.