How To Fix /SAPAPO/CTM1201 - Planning profile &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CTM1 -

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Planning profile &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1201 - Planning profile &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1201 Planning profile &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when working with the Capable-to-Match (CTM) functionality. This error indicates that the planning profile specified in the configuration does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Planning Profile: The planning profile referenced in the CTM run does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the profile name or the profile not being created.
  Profile Deletion: The planning profile may have been deleted or not transported correctly from a development environment to the production environment.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the planning profile, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profile Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/CTM or use the relevant transaction for managing planning profiles.
  Verify if the planning profile with the specified name exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Planning Profile:
  
  If the planning profile does not exist, create a new one using the appropriate settings for your planning requirements.
  If it exists but is incorrectly configured, modify it as needed.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Ensure that there are no typographical errors in the planning profile name being used in the CTM run.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the CTM run has the necessary authorizations to access the planning profile. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the planning profile was supposed to be transported from another system (e.g., development to production), check the transport logs to ensure it was transported successfully.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  /SAPAPO/CTM - For managing CTM settings.
  /SAPAPO/PROF - For managing planning profiles.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on creating and managing planning profiles in SAP APO.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to planning profiles and CTM.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the planning profile is correctly set up for your CTM runs.