How To Fix /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK008 - Product &1 location &2: inventory planner is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK -

• Message number: 008

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK008 - Product &1 location &2: inventory planner is not defined ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK008 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the inventory planner for a specific product and location in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a defined inventory planner for the specified product and location combination.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Inventory Planner: The most common cause is that the inventory planner has not been assigned to the product-location combination in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration settings in the APO system, such as missing master data or incorrect planning area settings.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the APO master data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Define Inventory Planner:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/MC90 (or the relevant transaction for your version).
  Check if the inventory planner is defined for the product and location in question.
  If not, you will need to assign an inventory planner to the product-location combination.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the product master data is correctly maintained in the APO system.
  Verify that the location master data is also correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Area Settings:
  
  Check the planning area settings to ensure that the inventory planner is correctly assigned to the relevant planning area.
  You can do this in the transaction code /SAPAPO/SPP1 or /SAPAPO/MC90.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to inventory planning and the specific error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the planning run again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/MC90: Maintain Inventory Planner
  /SAPAPO/SPP1: Maintain Planning Area
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the master data and planning settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK008 and ensure that the inventory planner is correctly defined for the specified product and location.