How To Fix /PLMI/SP_RCP_CPA006 - Select input items for optimization

/PLMI/SP_RCP_CPA006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/SP_RCP_CPA -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Select input items for optimization

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/PLMI/SP_RCP_CPA006 - Details

• The SAP error message /PLMI/SP_RCP_CPA006 Select input items for optimization typically occurs in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, particularly when working with the Supply Network Planning (SNP) or Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) functionalities. This error indicates that the system requires the user to select input items for optimization, but none have been selected or available for processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Input Items Selected: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected any items for optimization in the planning run.
  Data Availability: There may be no relevant data available for the selected planning horizon or criteria.
  Planning Object Structure: The planning object structure may not be correctly defined or may not include the items you are trying to optimize.
  Filters Applied: Filters or selection criteria applied in the planning run may exclude all items, leading to no items being available for optimization.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select Input