How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSW_SPW022 - Location or Product - Hierarchy is not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSW_SPW -

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Location or Product - Hierarchy is not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSW_SPW022 - Location or Product - Hierarchy is not available ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSW_SPW022 indicates that there is an issue with the availability of a location or product hierarchy in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the specified location or product hierarchy in the master data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy: The specified location or product hierarchy may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The hierarchy might not be properly configured or activated in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing entries or incorrect assignments.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was recently transported from another system, it may not have been successfully imported.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/TSW_HIER) to check if the location or product hierarchy is defined.
  If it is missing, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the hierarchy is properly configured and activated in the system.
  Check the settings in the configuration transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/TSW_HIER) to ensure that the hierarchy is active.
  
  
  
  Master Data Consistency:
  
  Review the master data for the location or product in question.
  Use transactions like /SAPAPO/MDP to check for inconsistencies or missing data.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the hierarchy was recently transported, verify that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  You may need to re-transport the hierarchy if it was not properly imported.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may be applicable.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/TSW_HIER, /SAPAPO/MDP, and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  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 and resolve the issue related to the /SAPAPO/TSW_SPW022 error message.