How To Fix /SAPAPO/FAVSEL003 - User not specified

/SAPAPO/FAVSEL003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/FAVSEL -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: User not specified

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

/SAPAPO/FAVSEL003 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/FAVSEL003 User not specified typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user tries to access a favorite or a selection variant that requires a user specification, but the user is not defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing User Specification: The error usually indicates that the system is expecting a user to be specified for a particular favorite or selection variant, but it is not provided.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the favorites or selection variants.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the APO system that is preventing the user from being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Settings: Ensure that the user is correctly specified in the favorites or selection variant. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the favorites or selection variant settings and verifying that the user field is filled in correctly.
  If you are using a