How To Fix /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK028 - Check transportation lane (&1,&2,&3): transportation distance is 0

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Check transportation lane (&1,&2,&3): transportation distance is 0

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK028 - Check transportation lane (&1,&2,&3): transportation distance is 0 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK028 indicates that there is an issue with the transportation lane configuration in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically related to the transportation distance being set to zero. This can lead to problems in planning and logistics processes, as the system requires valid transportation distances to calculate costs, lead times, and other logistics-related metrics.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Transportation Lane Configuration: The transportation lane may not be properly defined, or the distance between the locations (e.g., from a source location to a destination location) has not been specified.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the transportation lanes, such as missing entries in the location master data or transportation lane master data.
  Incorrect Settings in the Transportation Lane: The transportation lane might be set up with incorrect parameters, leading to a calculated distance of zero.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Transportation Lane Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/TP_LANE to review the transportation lanes.
  Ensure that the transportation lanes between the relevant locations are correctly defined and that the distance is specified.
  
  
  
  Verify Location Master Data:
  
  Check the location master data for both the source and destination locations to ensure they are correctly set up.
  Use transaction code /SAPAPO/LOC to review the location details.
  
  
  
  Update Transportation Distance:
  
  If the transportation distance is indeed zero, update it with the correct distance value.
  Ensure that the distance is calculated based on the actual transportation routes and methods.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks in the APO system to identify any other potential issues with master data that could affect transportation lanes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to transportation lane configuration for any additional guidance or best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the planning run again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/TP_LANE: To manage transportation lanes.
  /SAPAPO/LOC: To manage location master data.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on transportation lane configuration.
  
  
  APO Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the overall configuration of the APO system, especially in the areas of supply chain planning and logistics.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK028 error message.