How To Fix /SAPAPO/CTM2216 - Enter valid value for maximum number of receipt elements

/SAPAPO/CTM2216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CTM2 -

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Enter valid value for maximum number of receipt elements

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM2216 - Enter valid value for maximum number of receipt elements ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM2216 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the maximum number of receipt elements in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system, specifically in the context of the Capable-to-Match (CTM) planning process. This error typically arises when the value entered for the maximum number of receipt elements exceeds the allowed limits or is not valid.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The value set for the maximum number of receipt elements in the CTM profile may be invalid or not within the acceptable range.
  Data Entry Error: A user may have entered a non-numeric value or a negative number when configuring the CTM settings.
  System Limitations: The system may have predefined limits for the maximum number of receipt elements, and the configured value exceeds this limit.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the CTM profile settings in the SAP APO system.
  Verify the value set for the "Maximum Number of Receipt Elements" parameter.
  Ensure that