How To Fix /SAPAPO/FAVSEL014 - Enter a valid Favorite Selections item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/FAVSEL -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Enter a valid Favorite Selections item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/FAVSEL014 - Enter a valid Favorite Selections item ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/FAVSEL014 Enter a valid Favorite Selections item typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to access or select a favorite selection that is either invalid or does not exist. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Favorite Selection: The favorite selection item you are trying to access has been deleted or does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered an incorrect or incomplete identifier for the favorite selection.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the favorite selection.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the APO system or the specific transaction being used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Favorite Selection: Check the list of available favorite selections to ensure that the item you are trying to access exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant area in the SAP GUI where favorite selections are managed.
  Recreate Favorite Selection: If the favorite selection has been deleted or is missing, you may need to recreate it. This can usually be done by setting up the selection criteria again and saving it as a favorite.
  Check Input: Ensure that you are entering the correct identifier for the favorite selection. Double-check for any typos or incorrect entries.
  Authorization Check: Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access the favorite selection. If not, contact your system administrator to request the appropriate permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on managing favorite selections in APO.
  System Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the transaction codes related to favorite selections in APO, such as /SAPAPO/FAVSEL for managing favorites.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this specific error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly create and manage favorite selections to minimize the occurrence of this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully access your favorite selections in SAP APO.