How To Fix 61316 - Selected scope of planning &1 is empty

61316 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 316

• Message text: Selected scope of planning &1 is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61316 - Selected scope of planning &1 is empty ?

  The SAP error message 61316, which states "Selected scope of planning &1 is empty," typically occurs in the context of planning functions within SAP, particularly in SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error indicates that the planning scope you are trying to use does not contain any data or relevant entries for the specified planning area.
  
  Cause:
  
  Empty Planning Area: The planning area you are trying to access does not have any data loaded or available for the selected time period.
  Incorrect Selection: The selection criteria for the planning scope may not match any existing data. This could be due to filters applied that exclude all available data.
  Data Load Issues: There may have been issues during the data loading process, resulting in no data being available in the planning area.
  
  Configuration Issues: The planning area may not be properly configured, or the relevant key figures may not