How To Fix /SAPAPO/DP_PPM_GEN028 - No valid data records have been selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DP_PPM_GEN -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: No valid data records have been selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_PPM_GEN028 - No valid data records have been selected ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_PPM_GEN028 indicates that no valid data records have been selected for the demand planning process in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically occurs when you are trying to execute a planning run or generate a planning result, but the system cannot find any relevant data to process.
  Causes:
  
  Data Selection Criteria: The selection criteria defined for the planning run may not match any existing data records. This could be due to filters applied on key figures, time periods, or other selection parameters.
  Master Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect master data (e.g., product master, location master) that prevents the system from finding valid records.
  Data Availability: The data may not be available for the specified planning horizon or key figures. For example, if the planning horizon is set incorrectly, it may not include any data.
  Planning Version: The planning version being used may not have any data or may not be activated.
  Data Locking: If the data is locked by another process or user, it may not be available for selection.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria used in the planning run. Ensure that they are set correctly and that they match the available data.
  Verify Master Data: Ensure that all necessary master data is correctly maintained and available. Check for any missing or incorrect entries in the product and location master data.
  Adjust Planning Horizon: Make sure that the planning horizon is set correctly and includes the relevant time periods for which data is available.
  Check Planning Version: Verify that the planning version you are using has data and is activated. You can check this in the planning book settings.
  Data Locking: Investigate if there are any locks on the data that might be preventing access. You can check the lock entries in the system.
  Run Data Consistency Checks: Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/DP to run consistency checks on your data to identify any issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/DP for demand planning, /SAPAPO/MC for master data checks, and /SAPAPO/DP_PPM for planning runs.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on demand planning and the specific functionalities of the APO module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.