How To Fix /SAPAPO/CTM1708 - Enter a supply category

/SAPAPO/CTM1708 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CTM1 -

• Message number: 708

• Message text: Enter a supply category

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1708 - Enter a supply category ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1708 Enter a supply category 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 a supply category has not been specified in the relevant planning or supply chain process.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Supply Category: The user has not entered a supply category in the relevant planning transaction or screen.
  
  Configuration Issues: The supply category may not be properly configured in the system, or the necessary master data may be missing.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the supply category or may have entered it incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Enter a Supply Category:
  
  Go back to the transaction or screen where the error occurred and ensure that you enter a valid supply category. This is typically a required field in the