How To Fix /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK006 - Product &1 location &2: DRP planner is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Product &1 location &2: DRP planner is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK006 - Product &1 location &2: DRP planner is not defined ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK006 indicates that a Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) planner is not defined for a specific product and location combination in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when the system attempts to perform planning activities for a product at a location where no DRP planner has been assigned.
  Cause:
  
  Missing DRP Planner Assignment: The most common cause of this error is that the product-location combination does not have a DRP planner assigned in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the planning area or the product master data.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or planning data that prevent the system from recognizing the DRP planner.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check DRP Planner Assignment:
  
  Go to the product master data in the APO system.
  Navigate to the relevant product and location combination.
  Ensure that a DRP planner is assigned. This can typically be done in the product master under the "Planning" tab or similar sections.
  
  
  
  Assign a DRP Planner:
  
  If no DRP planner is assigned, you can assign one by selecting the appropriate planner from the available list.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Area Settings:
  
  Check the planning area configuration to ensure that it is set up correctly and that the DRP planner is defined for the relevant planning area.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the product and location master data are complete and consistent.
  Verify that there are no missing or incorrect entries that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 or /SAPAPO/SDP95 to run consistency checks on the planning data and identify any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to DRP planning for additional guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO, such as /SAPAPO/MAT1 for product master data and /SAPAPO/PLN1 for planning area settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to DRP planners and planning areas.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the product master data and planning configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the DRP planner is correctly defined for the product and location in question.