How To Fix /SAPAPO/SOR311 - No surplus decision code given for location product &1/&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SOR -

• Message number: 311

• Message text: No surplus decision code given for location product &1/&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SOR311 - No surplus decision code given for location product &1/&2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SOR311 No surplus decision code given for location product &1/&2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when dealing with supply chain planning and inventory management. This error indicates that there is no surplus decision code defined for the specified location product combination.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The surplus decision code is not defined for the specific location product in the system. This can happen if the configuration for surplus management has not been completed.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data for the location product, leading to the absence of a surplus decision code.
  Incorrect Planning Version: The planning version being used may not have the necessary surplus decision codes defined.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly set up in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Surplus Decision Code:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP APO.
  Navigate to the area where surplus decision codes are defined (usually under the Supply Chain Planning settings).
  Ensure that a surplus decision code is created and assigned to the relevant location product combination.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify the master data for the location product to ensure that all necessary information is correctly maintained.
  Check if the location product exists in the system and is active.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Version:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct planning version that has the surplus decision codes defined.
  If necessary, switch to a different planning version that has the required configurations.
  
  
  
  Transport and Configuration Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  Revisit the configuration in the target system to ensure it matches the source system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on how to set up surplus decision codes in your version of SAP APO.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning) or /SAPAPO/MC90 (for master data) to check and maintain relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the surplus decision codes are properly configured for your location products.