How To Fix /SAPAPO/FAVSEL038 - Invalid combination entered: selection &1, planning book &2, data view &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/FAVSEL -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Invalid combination entered: selection &1, planning book &2, data view &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/FAVSEL038 - Invalid combination entered: selection &1, planning book &2, data view &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/FAVSEL038 indicates that there is an invalid combination of selection criteria in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises when a user attempts to access a planning book or data view that does not match the selection criteria provided.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Selection Criteria: The selection criteria (like selection profile, planning book, and data view) entered do not correspond to each other. For example, the planning book may not support the specified data view.
  Configuration Issues: The planning book or data view may not be properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified planning book or data view.
  Data View Not Assigned: The data view may not be assigned to the planning book in the configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Verify that the selection criteria entered (selection profile, planning book, and data view) are valid and correspond to each other. Ensure that the data view is indeed part of the specified planning book.
  Review Configuration: Go to the configuration settings in the SAP APO system and check if the planning book and data view are correctly set up. You can do this by navigating to the planning book configuration in the SAP APO system.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the planning book and data view. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the planning book and data view configurations.
  Test with Different Combinations: If possible, try using different combinations of planning books and data views to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning book) or /SAPAPO/SDP93 (for data view) to check the configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or bugs related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.