How To Fix /SAPAPO/CTM4586 - Master data selection &1 was created for program variant &2

/SAPAPO/CTM4586 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CTM4 -

• Message number: 586

• Message text: Master data selection &1 was created for program variant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM4586 - Master data selection &1 was created for program variant &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM4586 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically when dealing with the Capacity Planning or CTM (Capable-to-Match) functionalities. This error message indicates that a master data selection was created for a specific program variant, but there may be issues related to the configuration or execution of that selection.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Master Data Selection: The master data selection criteria may not be correctly defined or may not match the available data in the system.
  Program Variant Issues: The program variant specified may not be properly configured or may not exist.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the program may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified master data or program variant.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data that the program is trying to access.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data Selection:
  
  Review the master data selection criteria to ensure they are