How To Fix /SAPAPO/CDPSBATCH018 - Restrict the selection of products in processing step &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CDPSBATCH -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Restrict the selection of products in processing step &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPSBATCH018 - Restrict the selection of products in processing step &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPSBATCH018 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly during the execution of a batch job related to the Supply Network Planning (SNP) or Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) processes. This error indicates that the selection of products in a specific processing step is restricted, which can be due to various reasons.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Product Selection Restrictions: The error may arise if there are restrictions on the selection of products for the processing step specified in the error message. This could be due to configuration settings or specific criteria defined in the planning run.
  
  
  Planning Area Settings: The planning area may have been configured to limit the products that can be processed in a particular step, leading to this error when the job attempts to process products that do not meet the criteria.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data, such