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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 ensure that the necessary supply categories are defined for the relevant planning area.
  If they are missing, create the required supply categories.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Area Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the planning area is correctly configured to include the supply categories.
  Verify that the supply categories are assigned to the relevant products and locations.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the products and ensure that all necessary information is complete and accurate.
  Ensure that the products have valid supply sources and that these sources are linked to the supply categories.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use the consistency check tools available in SAP APO to identify any discrepancies in the configuration or master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on setting up supply categories and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/CTM for CTM settings and /SAPAPO/MAT1 for material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the planning run has the necessary authorizations to access and modify supply category settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SAPAPO/CTM1413 No supply categories exist error and successfully execute your planning processes in SAP APO.