How To Fix CY173 - Please select one option profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CY - Capacity Requirements Planning

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Please select one option profile

What causes this issue?

When you select a display profile, you either have to enter the name
or else marke one of the available profiles via checkbox. If you
have marked more than one, or entered one and marked another, your
selection is no longer unique.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CY173 - Please select one option profile ?

  The SAP error message CY173, which states "Please select one option profile," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Capacity Planning or Production Planning modules. This error indicates that the system requires the user to select an option profile for a specific operation or planning scenario, but none has been selected.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Option Profile: The user has not selected an option profile that is necessary for the operation they are trying to perform.
  Configuration Issues: The option profiles may not be properly configured in the system.
  User Role/Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or select the option profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select an Option Profile: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or screen where the error occurs.
  Look for a dropdown or selection field for option profiles.
  Choose an appropriate option profile from the list.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you are an administrator or have access to configuration settings, check the configuration of option profiles in the relevant module (e.g., transaction codes like OPU1 for option profiles).
  Ensure that the option profiles are defined and active.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and select option profiles.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to ensure proper roles are assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidance on option profiles related to your business processes.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that deal with option profiles, such as OPU1 (Define Option Profiles) or OPU2 (Change Option Profiles).
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error CY173 for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CY173 error and proceed with your tasks in SAP.