How To Fix /SAPAPO/SRC081 - &3: Source location (plant &2) and destination loc. (plant &1) identical

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SRC -

• Message number: 081

• Message text: &3: Source location (plant &2) and destination loc. (plant &1) identical

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC081 - &3: Source location (plant &2) and destination loc. (plant &1) identical ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC081 indicates that there is an issue with the source and destination locations being identical in a supply chain planning context, specifically within the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or process a transportation or production order where the source location (plant) and destination location (plant) are the same.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system does not allow for a transfer or movement of goods from a location to itself. This is a logical constraint in supply chain processes, as it does not make sense to transfer goods from one location to the same location.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Configuration: Ensure that the source and destination locations are correctly configured in your planning scenario. If they are meant to be different, correct the configuration.
  
  
  Adjust the Order: If