How To Fix /ISDFPS/PPEMPO103 - Select a material planning object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/PPEMPO -

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Select a material planning object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/PPEMPO103 - Select a material planning object ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/PPEMPO103 with the description "Select a material planning object" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules. This error indicates that the system expects the user to select a specific material planning object, but none has been selected.
  Cause:
  
  No Selection Made: The user has not selected any material planning object in the relevant screen or transaction.
  Filter Settings: The filter settings may be too restrictive, resulting in no available planning objects to select.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select the material planning objects.
  Data Availability: There may be no material planning objects available in the system for the selected criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Material Planning Object: Ensure that you select a valid material planning object from the available list. This could be a specific material, product, or any other relevant planning object.
  Check Filters: Review and adjust any filter settings to ensure that they are not excluding the material planning objects you need to select.
  Authorization Check: Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access and select the material planning objects. If not, contact your system administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  Data Verification: Check if there are any material planning objects available in the system. You may need to run a report or query to confirm their existence.
  System Configuration: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to check the system configuration or consult with your SAP support team to ensure that the planning objects are correctly set up in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using specific transaction codes related to planning, such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 for demand planning or /SAPAPO/MC90 for planning book configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or specific module documentation for more detailed information on material planning objects and their selection process.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.