How To Fix /SAPAPO/CTM1294 - CTM does not support the procedure specified for plan explosion

/SAPAPO/CTM1294 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CTM1 -

• Message number: 294

• Message text: CTM does not support the procedure specified for plan explosion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1294 - CTM does not support the procedure specified for plan explosion ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1294 indicates that the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system's Capacity Planning Tool (CTM) does not support the specified procedure for plan explosion. This error typically arises during the planning process when the system encounters a configuration or procedural issue.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Procedure: The error suggests that the procedure you are trying to use for plan explosion is not supported by the CTM. This could be due to the use of a specific planning strategy or configuration that is not compatible with the CTM's capabilities.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the APO system, such as the planning version, planning area, or other related settings that do not align with the CTM's requirements.
  Master Data Issues: In some cases, the master data (like product master, location master, etc.) may not be set up correctly, leading to this error during the planning run.
  Version Compatibility: If