How To Fix CY642 - Graphical object type selection & & not found.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CY - Capacity Requirements Planning

• Message number: 642

• Message text: Graphical object type selection & & not found.

What causes this issue?

In the profile for the planning table in the given client there is a
reference to a graphic object type selection that does not exist.
This error refers to the fact that the profiles were not consistent.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

You can continue the conversion. You should create the corresponding
representations profile or change the profile for the planning table.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CY642 - Graphical object type selection & & not found. ?

  The SAP error message CY642 indicates that a graphical object type selection is not found. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's graphical planning tools, such as SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization) or SAP PP (Production Planning). The error suggests that the system is unable to locate a specific graphical object type that is required for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Object Type: The specified graphical object type may not be defined in the system or may have been deleted.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the graphical planning environment that prevent the system from recognizing the object type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the graphical object type.
  Transport Issues: If the object type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Object Type Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/SDP1 for SNP or /SAPAPO/PPDS for PPDS) and verify if the graphical object type is defined.
  If it is missing, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Ensure that the graphical planning environment is correctly configured. Check the settings related to graphical object types in the customizing settings.
  Use transaction SPRO to navigate to the relevant configuration areas.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the graphical object type. You can check this using transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the object type was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported. You may need to re-import the transport request if there were issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific graphical planning tool you are using. There may be specific notes addressing this error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error CY642 in the SAP Support Portal. There may be specific notes that address this error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for discussions related to this error. Other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.