How To Fix /SAPAPO/CTM4431 - Generation only possible with static selection of location products

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CTM4 -

• Message number: 431

• Message text: Generation only possible with static selection of location products

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM4431 - Generation only possible with static selection of location products ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM4431 indicates that the generation of a planning run in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system is only possible with a static selection of location products. This error typically arises when you are trying to execute a planning run (like a CTM run) without having a proper selection of products defined.
  Cause:
  
  Dynamic Selection Issue: The planning run is set up to use dynamic selection criteria, but the system requires a static selection of location products for the specific planning run you are trying to execute.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration of the planning run may not be set up to allow for dynamic selection, or the selection criteria may not be correctly defined.
  Product Master Data: There may be issues with the product master data or the location product master data that prevent the system from identifying the products correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Static Selection: Ensure that you are using a static selection of location products. You can do this by:
  
  Going to the planning run settings and selecting the option for static selection.
  Manually selecting the products you want to include in the planning run.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the planning run in the SAP APO system:
  
  Navigate to the relevant planning area and check the settings for the planning run.
  Ensure that the selection criteria are correctly defined and that the system is set to allow for static selection.
  
  
  
  Review Product Master Data: Check the product master data and location product master data to ensure that all necessary data is complete and correct. This includes:
  
  Validity periods
  Location assignments
  Product availability
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific planning run you are trying to execute. This can provide insights into the required settings and configurations.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP APO and CTM (Capable-to-Match) processes for a deeper understanding of how to configure and execute planning runs effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully execute your planning run in SAP APO.