How To Fix /SAPAPO/CAL073 - Calendar Periods can not be selected, data selection failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CAL -

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Calendar Periods can not be selected, data selection failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CAL073 - Calendar Periods can not be selected, data selection failed ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CAL073 Calendar Periods cannot be selected, data selection failed typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the selection of calendar periods for planning or reporting purposes. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Invalid Calendar Configuration: The calendar periods may not be properly defined or configured in the system. This can happen if the calendar is not set up correctly in the APO system or if there are inconsistencies in the calendar data.
  
  
  Data Availability: The data for the selected calendar periods may not be available in the system. This could be due to missing data in the InfoProvider or the planning area.
  
  
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the planning or reporting transaction may not match any existing calendar periods, leading to a failure in data selection.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data for the selected calendar periods.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database inconsistencies or problems with the APO system configuration.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Calendar Configuration: Verify that the calendar periods are correctly defined in the system. You can do this by checking the calendar settings in the APO system (transaction code /SAPAPO/CALENDAR).
  
  
  Data Availability: Ensure that the data for the selected periods exists in the relevant InfoProvider or planning area. You can check this by running queries or reports that access the data.
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Double-check the selection criteria you are using in the transaction. Make sure that the criteria match the available calendar periods.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data. You can check this in the user roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  Technical Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team to investigate any underlying technical issues or inconsistencies in the system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/CALENDAR, /SAPAPO/DP, and /SAPAPO/SC for calendar and planning area management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for APO to understand how calendar periods are managed and how to troubleshoot related issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.