How To Fix /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR194 - Enter a name for the selection

/SAPAPO/DP_CHAR194 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR -

• Message number: 194

• Message text: Enter a name for the selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR194 - Enter a name for the selection ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR194 typically indicates that a required field for entering a selection name is missing or has not been filled in. This error is commonly encountered in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly in Demand Planning (DP) when users are trying to create or save a selection profile or a similar object.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The user has not provided a name for the selection profile or object they are trying to create or save.
  Field Validation: The system requires a non-empty value for the selection name, and the user may have left it blank.
  User Interface Issue: There may be a glitch or oversight in the user interface that prevents the name from being captured correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Name: Ensure that you enter a valid name in the selection name field before attempting to save or proceed. The name should be meaningful and comply with any naming