How To Fix /SAPAPO/DP_PPM_GEN021 - Select at least one valid product/plan combination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DP_PPM_GEN -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Select at least one valid product/plan combination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_PPM_GEN021 - Select at least one valid product/plan combination ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_PPM_GEN021 indicates that the system requires at least one valid product/plan combination to proceed with a specific operation in the Demand Planning (DP) module of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a function that requires a selection of products and planning versions, but none have been selected or the selected combinations are invalid.
  Cause:
  
  No Selection Made: The user has not selected any products or planning versions in the relevant screen or transaction.
  Invalid Product/Plan Combination: The selected product or planning version does not exist or is not valid in the context of the operation being performed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selected products or planning versions.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data, such as missing or incorrect product definitions or planning versions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select Valid Combinations:
  
  Ensure that you have selected at least one valid product and a corresponding planning version. Check the selection criteria and make sure they are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Check Product and Planning Version:
  
  Verify that the products and planning versions you are trying to use exist in the system and are active. You can do this by navigating to the relevant master data transactions in SAP.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the products and planning versions. If you suspect authorization issues, contact your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the master data to ensure that all necessary data is correctly maintained. This can include checking for missing product master records or planning version settings.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Transaction:
  
  Make sure you are using the correct transaction or report that corresponds to the operation you are trying to perform. Sometimes, using the wrong transaction can lead to such errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO, such as /SAPAPO/DP for Demand Planning, to navigate and check data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Demand Planning to understand the requirements for valid product/plan combinations.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your operations in SAP APO Demand Planning.