How To Fix /SAPAPO/CTM1542 - Product &2 is not included in the master data selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CTM1 -

• Message number: 542

• Message text: Product &2 is not included in the master data selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1542 - Product &2 is not included in the master data selection ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1542 indicates that a specific product (denoted by &2) is not included in the master data selection for the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system, particularly in the context of the Capable-to-Match (CTM) planning process.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Product Not Maintained: The product in question may not be maintained in the relevant master data (e.g., Product Master, Location Product Master).
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the planning run may not include the product. This could be due to filters or settings that exclude certain products.
  Planning Area Configuration: The product may not be part of the planning area being used for the CTM run.
  Data Activation: The product might not be activated in the system for the specific planning version or scenario.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Go to the Product Master in SAP APO and verify that the product is correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the product is assigned to the correct planning area.
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  Check the selection criteria used in the CTM planning run. Make sure that the product is included in the selection.
  If necessary, adjust the selection parameters to include the product.
  
  
  
  Validate Planning Area:
  
  Ensure that the product is part of the planning area that you are using for the CTM run.
  If the product is not included, you may need to add it to the planning area.
  
  
  
  Data Activation:
  
  Verify that the product is activated for the relevant planning version. If it is not activated, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors in Data Transfer:
  
  If the product data is transferred from another system (like SAP ECC), ensure that there were no errors during the data transfer process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any additional insights or specific instructions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MAT1 (Product Master) or /SAPAPO/CTM (CTM Planning) to access relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.