How To Fix /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE189 - Unable to find any material containers for selection

/ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE189 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE -

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Unable to find any material containers for selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE189 - Unable to find any material containers for selection ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE189 ("Unable to find any material containers for selection") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, particularly when dealing with the Global Available-to-Promise (GATP) functionality. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any material containers that match the selection criteria specified in the transaction or process you are executing.
  Causes:
  
  
  No Material Containers Exist: There may be no material containers created for the materials you are trying to process. This can happen if the materials have not been set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  Selection Criteria Issues: The selection criteria you are using may be too restrictive or incorrect, leading to no matching material containers being found.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that prevent the system from finding the relevant material containers.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the GATP or the relevant