How To Fix /SAPAPO/CTM1295 - Specify a Variant for Supply Distribution

/SAPAPO/CTM1295 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CTM1 -

• Message number: 295

• Message text: Specify a Variant for Supply Distribution

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1295 - Specify a Variant for Supply Distribution ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1295 Specify a Variant for Supply Distribution typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when using the Supply Network Planning (SNP) or the Capable-to-Match (CTM) functionalities. This error indicates that a variant for supply distribution has not been specified, which is necessary for the planning process to proceed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variant: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not specified a variant for the supply distribution in the planning run.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the planning area or the planning run settings.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create a variant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify a Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction or screen where you are executing the planning run.
  Look for an option to specify a variant for supply distribution. This is usually found in the selection screen or parameters