How To Fix /SAPAPO/SRC099 - Location &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SRC -

• Message number: 099

• Message text: Location &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC099 - Location &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC099 Location &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a specified location in the master data. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Location: The location specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or because the location has not been created.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the location data is supposed to be synchronized from another system (like SAP ERP), there may be issues with the data transfer.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the location data.
  Inactive Location: The location may exist but is marked as inactive or has been deleted.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent the location from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Location: Check if the location exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/LOC1 for location master data) and searching for the location ID.
  Create Location: If the location does not exist, you may need to create it using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., /SAPAPO/LOC1).
  Check Data Transfer: If the location should be coming from another system, ensure that the data transfer process is functioning correctly. Check for any errors in the data transfer logs.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the location data. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  Check for Inactive Locations: If the location exists but is inactive, you may need to reactivate it or check the status in the master data.
  Consult Configuration: If there are configuration issues, consult with your SAP Basis or APO configuration team to ensure that the system is set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/LOC1 for location master data maintenance.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for APO to understand how locations are managed and any prerequisites for their creation and maintenance.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.