How To Fix /SAPAPO/CTM4596 - Master data selection &2 used in CTM planning profile &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CTM4 -

• Message number: 596

• Message text: Master data selection &2 used in CTM planning profile &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM4596 - Master data selection &2 used in CTM planning profile &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM4596 indicates that there is an issue with the master data selection in the context of the CTM (Capable-to-Match) planning profile. Specifically, it suggests that the master data selection you are trying to use does not exist or is not properly configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Data Selection: The master data selection specified in the CTM planning profile does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The planning profile may be incorrectly configured, pointing to a non-existent or incorrectly named master data selection.
  Transport Issues: If the planning profile was transported from another system, the master data selection may not have been included in the transport.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the specified master data selection.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data Selection:
  
  Go to the CTM planning profile configuration and verify that the master data selection specified in the error message exists.
  You can check this in the SAP GUI by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/CTM or the configuration transaction for CTM planning profiles).
  
  
  
  Create or Correct Master Data Selection:
  
  If the master data selection does not exist, you may need to create it.
  If it exists but is incorrectly configured, make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Profile Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the planning profile is correctly set up and that all required master data selections are properly linked.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the planning profile was transported, ensure that all related objects, including master data selections, were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user executing the CTM planning has the necessary authorizations to access the master data selection.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/CTM for CTM settings or /SAPAPO/CTM1 for planning profile maintenance.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring CTM planning profiles and master data selections.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.