How To Fix /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK091 - Product &1 location &2: holding cost factor is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK -

• Message number: 091

• Message text: Product &1 location &2: holding cost factor is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK091 - Product &1 location &2: holding cost factor is not defined ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK091 indicates that there is an issue with the holding cost factor for a specific product at a specific location in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system. This error typically arises in the context of Supply Chain Planning (SCP) or Supply Network Planning (SNP) when the system attempts to calculate costs associated with inventory holding but cannot find the necessary data.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a defined holding cost factor for the specified product and location combination. The holding cost factor is essential for calculating the costs associated with holding inventory, which is a critical component in various planning processes.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define the holding cost factor for the affected product and location. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Product Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/MAT1 (or use the relevant transaction for your version of SAP).
  Enter the product ID and navigate to the relevant views.
  
  
  
  Define Holding Cost Factor:
  
  Look for the "Costing" or "Inventory" view where you can define the holding cost factor.
  Enter the appropriate holding cost factor for the product at the specified location. This is usually expressed as a percentage or a fixed amount per unit of inventory.
  
  
  
  Check Location Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the location master data is correctly set up. You can check this using transaction code /SAPAPO/LOC1.
  Verify that the location is correctly defined and that all necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Planning Run:
  
  After defining the holding cost factor, re-run the planning run or the relevant process that triggered the error to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the appropriate holding cost factor to use, consult your organization's financial or supply chain management documentation, or reach out to a colleague with expertise in cost accounting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/MAT1: Product Master Data
  /SAPAPO/LOC1: Location Master Data
  /SAPAPO/MC62: Check Planning Object Structure
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing product and location master data.
  Review any internal guidelines or policies regarding inventory costing and holding costs.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By ensuring that the holding cost factor is defined correctly, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your planning activities in SAP APO.