How To Fix /SAPAPO/SRC097 - &1: Source location &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SRC -

• Message number: 097

• Message text: &1: Source location &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC097 - &1: Source location &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC097 &1: Source location &2 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a specified source location in the master data. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Data: The source location specified in the error message may not exist in the system. This could be due to it not being created or being deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the APO system may not be correctly set up to recognize the source location.
  Data Transfer Issues: If the data is being transferred from another system (like SAP ERP), there may have been issues during the transfer that resulted in missing or incomplete data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the source location.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/LOC3 for location master data) and verify if the source location exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or check if it was mistakenly deleted.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings in the APO system are correct. This includes checking the settings for location and planning areas.
  Make sure that the source location is included in the relevant planning area.
  
  
  
  Data Transfer Validation:
  
  If the data is being transferred from another system, check the data transfer logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the transfer.
  Ensure that the data transfer process is correctly set up and that all necessary data is being transferred.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the source location.
  If not, work with your SAP security team to grant the appropriate permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any additional insights or specific steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/LOC3 for location master data maintenance and /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning book views.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.