How To Fix /SAPAPO/DP_PPM_GEN030 - Cost selection for evaluating alternative PPMs not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DP_PPM_GEN -

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Cost selection for evaluating alternative PPMs not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_PPM_GEN030 - Cost selection for evaluating alternative PPMs not valid ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_PPM_GEN030 indicates that there is an issue with the cost selection for evaluating alternative Production Planning Models (PPMs) in the Demand Planning (DP) module of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid cost structure for the PPMs being evaluated.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Costing Information: The PPMs may not have the necessary costing information defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for cost selection may not be set up correctly.
  Inactive PPMs: The PPMs being evaluated might be inactive or not properly maintained.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to the PPMs or the cost objects.
  Version Issues: The version of the PPM being evaluated may not have valid cost data associated with it.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check PPM Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the PPMs have valid costing information defined. This includes checking the cost components and ensuring they are correctly assigned.
  Verify that the PPMs are active and properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Costing Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for cost selection in the DP module and ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Check if the costing variant is correctly assigned to the PPMs.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the PPMs to ensure there are no inconsistencies or missing information.
  Ensure that all relevant data (like materials, resources, etc.) is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Versioning:
  
  Make sure that the version of the PPM being evaluated has valid cost data. If necessary, create or update the version to include the required cost information.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the PPM evaluation process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/DP for Demand Planning or /SAPAPO/PPM for managing PPMs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /SAPAPO/DP_PPM_GEN030.