How To Fix M3459 - Specify a procedure for model selection

M3459 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 459

• Message text: Specify a procedure for model selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3459 - Specify a procedure for model selection ?

  The SAP error message M3459, "Specify a procedure for model selection," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules where model selection is required for planning or forecasting processes. This error indicates that the system requires a specific procedure or method to be defined for selecting a model, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error often arises when the necessary configuration for model selection is not set up in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the planning book or the data view.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the planning model or the forecasting model may not be correctly defined, leading to the system being unable to determine which model to use.
  User Input: If a user is trying to execute a planning function or a forecast without specifying the required model selection procedure, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Model Selection