How To Fix /SAPAPO/CTM1282 - Special sorting has not been maintained in Customizing for criterion "&1"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CTM1 -

• Message number: 282

• Message text: Special sorting has not been maintained in Customizing for criterion "&1"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1282 - Special sorting has not been maintained in Customizing for criterion "&1" ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1282 indicates that there is an issue with the special sorting configuration for a specific criterion in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, particularly in the context of the Capable-to-Match (CTM) functionality. The message typically states that special sorting has not been maintained in the Customizing settings for the specified criterion (denoted as "&1").
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system attempts to execute a CTM run, and it finds that the special sorting criteria required for the planning process have not been defined in the Customizing settings. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The necessary special sorting settings for the specified criterion have not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect or Incomplete Customizing: The Customizing settings may be incomplete or incorrectly configured, leading to the absence of required sorting criteria.
  Changes in Requirements: If there have been recent changes in the planning requirements or criteria, the corresponding sorting settings may not have been updated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the special sorting settings in the Customizing for the specified criterion. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the Customizing transaction (SPRO).
  Follow the path: SAP APO -> Supply Chain Planning -> Capable to Match -> Define Special Sorting.
  
  
  
  Define Special Sorting:
  
  In the special sorting configuration, check if the criterion mentioned in the error message is listed.
  If it is not listed, you will need to create a new entry for that criterion.
  If it is listed but not properly configured, make the necessary adjustments to ensure that the sorting is defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  Run the CTM process again to see if the error persists. If the configuration is correct, the error should no longer occur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for SAP APO and CTM for detailed information on special sorting and its importance in the planning process.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/CTM for running the CTM process and SPRO for accessing Customizing.
  Support: If you continue to face issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in APO and CTM configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your CTM runs smoothly.