How To Fix /SAPAPO/CTM1707 - Supply category &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CTM1 -

• Message number: 707

• Message text: Supply category &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1707 - Supply category &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1707 Supply category &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when working with the Capable-to-Match (CTM) functionality. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a supply category that has not been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Supply Category: The specified supply category (represented by &1 in the error message) has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the APO system that prevent the supply category from being recognized.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or planning data that lead to the system not being able to find the supply category.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Supply Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/CTM or the relevant configuration area in SAP APO.
  Verify if the supply category exists in the system. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  If it exists, ensure that it is correctly configured and active.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Supply Category:
  
  If the supply category is missing, you can create it by navigating to the appropriate configuration settings in the APO system.
  Ensure that all necessary attributes and settings for the supply category are defined.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data related to the supply category. Ensure that all relevant data (like resources, products, etc.) is correctly maintained.
  If there are any inconsistencies, correct them.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the supply category was recently created or modified in a different environment (like development), ensure that the changes have been transported to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on supply categories and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  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 for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential fixes or patches.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the supply category is correctly defined and utilized in your SAP APO system.