How To Fix /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK009 - Product &1 location &2: supply chain analyst is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Product &1 location &2: supply chain analyst is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK009 - Product &1 location &2: supply chain analyst is not defined ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK009 indicates that a supply chain analyst is not defined for a specific product and location in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system. This error typically arises in the context of Supply Network Planning (SNP) or Supply Chain Planning (SCP) when the system attempts to perform planning activities but cannot find the necessary configuration for the specified product and location.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Supply Chain Analyst Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that the supply chain analyst role has not been assigned to the product-location combination in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the supply chain analyst roles or the planning area.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data related to the product or location.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Supply Chain Analyst:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/SCM or use the relevant transaction for maintaining supply chain analysts.
  Navigate to the section where you can assign supply chain analysts to products and locations.
  Ensure that a supply chain analyst is assigned to the specific product (&1) and location (&2) that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the product and location master data is correctly maintained in the system.
  Ensure that the product is active and properly defined in the relevant planning area.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Area Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the planning area to ensure that it includes the necessary settings for supply chain analysts.
  Make sure that the planning area is correctly assigned to the product and location.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific requirements or additional configuration steps that may be necessary for your version of SAP APO.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that planning activities can proceed as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SCM, /SAPAPO/MAT1, or /SAPAPO/LOC1 for managing supply chain analysts and master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to supply chain analyst assignments and master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the supply chain analyst is properly defined for the specified product and location.