How To Fix /SAPAPO/CTM1413 - No supply categories exist

/SAPAPO/CTM1413 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CTM1 -

• Message number: 413

• Message text: No supply categories exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1413 - No supply categories exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1413 No supply categories exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when using the Capable-to-Match (CTM) functionality. This error indicates that the system cannot find any supply categories defined for the planning process you are trying to execute.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Supply Categories: The most common cause of this error is that there are no supply categories defined in the system for the relevant planning area or product.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent the supply categories from being recognized or utilized.
  Planning Area Settings: The planning area may not be set up correctly to include supply categories.
  Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect master data related to products, locations, or supply sources.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Supply Categories:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/CTM or use the relevant configuration path in the SAP GUI.
  Navigate to the supply category settings and