How To Fix /SAPAPO/CTM3801 - Enter a profile name

/SAPAPO/CTM3801 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CTM3 -

• Message number: 801

• Message text: Enter a profile name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM3801 - Enter a profile name ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM3801 Enter a profile name typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), specifically when working with the Capable-to-Match (CTM) functionality. This error indicates that a required profile name has not been provided in the relevant transaction or function.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a user attempts to execute a CTM run without specifying a profile name. Profiles in SAP APO are used to define various parameters and settings for the CTM process, such as planning strategies, resource allocation, and other configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to enter a valid profile name in the appropriate field before executing the CTM run. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the CTM Transaction: Go to the transaction where you are trying to execute the CTM run (e.g., /SAPAPO/CTM).
  
  
  Locate the Profile Field: Look for the field labeled "Profile" or similar in the selection screen.
  
  
  Enter