How To Fix /SAPAPO/DP_PPM_GEN001 - No model has been selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DP_PPM_GEN -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: No model has been selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_PPM_GEN001 - No model has been selected ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_PPM_GEN001 No model has been selected typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly within the Demand Planning (DP) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a model for the planning process you are trying to execute.
  Cause:
  
  No Model Assigned: The most common cause is that no planning model has been assigned to the planning area you are working with.
  Incorrect Configuration: The planning area may not be correctly configured to include a model.
  Model Deactivation: The model you are trying to use may have been deactivated or deleted.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the model.
  Planning Version: The planning version you are using may not be linked to any model.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration of the planning area in the SAP APO system.
  Ensure that a valid planning model is assigned to the planning area.
  
  
  
  Assign a Model:
  
  If no model is assigned, you can assign a model by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP APO system.
  Use transaction code /SAPAPO/DP to access the Demand Planning area and check the model settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Model Status:
  
  Check if the model you intend to use is active. If it is inactive, you will need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the planning model. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Version:
  
  Make sure that the planning version you are using is correctly linked to the model. You can check this in the planning version settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on configuring planning models and areas.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/DP, /SAPAPO/MC, and /SAPAPO/DP_MODEL for model management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and continue with your planning activities in SAP APO.