How To Fix CY869 - Selection profile does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CY - Capacity Requirements Planning

• Message number: 869

• Message text: Selection profile does not exist

What causes this issue?

Selection profile does not exist.

System Response

The requirements grouping or the decision table not correctly
interpreted. Possible consequences are:
Operations do not appear in the planning table.
Operations appear in the wrong color in the planning table.
Generation of the planning table is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Use another selection profile or define the selection profile in
selection profile in Customizing for capacity leveling under
<ls>Define selection profile</>:

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

<DS:TRAN.BS42>Execute</>
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLPKCO44>Implementation guide</>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CY869 - Selection profile does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CY869: Selection profile does not exist typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost center accounting, internal orders, or other related functionalities. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a selection profile that has been specified in the transaction or configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Selection Profile: The selection profile that you are trying to use has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The selection profile may not be correctly configured or assigned to the relevant application.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selection profile.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the selection profile name when it is being called in the transaction.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check for Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., KSB1, KSB5, etc.) and check if the selection profile exists.
  You can also check in the configuration settings under the relevant module (e.g., CO) to see if the selection profile is listed.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Selection Profile:
  
  If the selection profile does not exist, you can create a new one using the transaction code OKC1 (for creating selection profiles).
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, you can modify it to meet your requirements.
  
  
  
  Verify User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the selection profile. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Double-check the name of the selection profile being used in the transaction to ensure there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on how to create and manage selection profiles.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OKC1 (Create Selection Profile), OKC2 (Change Selection Profile), and OKC3 (Display Selection Profile).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message CY869 and ensure that the selection profile is correctly set up and accessible.