How To Fix /SAPAPO/TPK003 - Cost unit is not allowed for stop-offs

/SAPAPO/TPK003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TPK -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Cost unit is not allowed for stop-offs

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TPK003 - Cost unit is not allowed for stop-offs ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TPK003 Cost unit is not allowed for stop-offs typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when dealing with transportation planning and cost calculations. This error indicates that the cost unit being used for a stop-off in a transportation planning scenario is not valid or not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Cost Unit: The cost unit specified for the stop-off may not be defined in the system or may not be compatible with the transportation planning process.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the transportation planning module that restrict the use of certain cost units for stop-offs.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the transportation lanes, shipping points, or other related entities may not be set up correctly, leading to the use of an invalid cost unit.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Unit Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP APO and verify the allowed cost units for stop-offs. Ensure