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:
  
  
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