How To Fix /SAPAPO/CTM1277 - If the sequence is from Customizing you have to enter the sort profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CTM1 -

• Message number: 277

• Message text: If the sequence is from Customizing you have to enter the sort profile

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1277 - If the sequence is from Customizing you have to enter the sort profile ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1277 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue related to the sorting profile in the context of the Capable-to-Match (CTM) planning run. This error indicates that a sort profile is required for the sequence you are trying to execute, and it is not provided or configured correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sort Profile: The error usually arises when the planning sequence is configured to use a sort profile that has not been defined or is not assigned correctly in the Customizing settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The sort profile may not be properly linked to the planning sequence in the Customizing settings.
  User Input Error: The user may have forgotten to enter the required sort profile when executing the planning run.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define a Sort Profile:
  
  Go to the Customizing settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for defining sort profiles under the APO settings.
  Create a new sort profile or modify an existing one to meet your requirements.
  
  
  
  Assign Sort Profile to Planning Sequence:
  
  Ensure that the sort profile is assigned to the relevant planning sequence.
  Check the settings for the planning sequence in the CTM configuration to ensure that the sort profile is correctly linked.
  
  
  
  Input Sort Profile During Execution:
  
  If the sort profile is required during the execution of the planning run, make sure to enter it in the appropriate field when you start the planning run.
  
  
  
  Check Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help files related to CTM and sort profiles for additional guidance on how to set them up correctly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/CTM for running the CTM planning run or SPRO for accessing the Customizing settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide updates related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the Customizing settings and execute planning runs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/CTM1277 and successfully execute your planning sequence in SAP APO.