How To Fix /SAPAPO/FOT817 - No Reporting Point is selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/FOT -

• Message number: 817

• Message text: No Reporting Point is selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/FOT817 - No Reporting Point is selected ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/FOT817 No Reporting Point is selected typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to execute a function that requires a reporting point, but none has been selected or defined.
  Cause:
  
  No Reporting Point Defined: The most common cause is that there are no reporting points defined in the system for the specific planning area or scenario you are working with.
  Incorrect Selection: The user may not have selected a reporting point in the user interface before executing the function.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select reporting points.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent reporting points from being displayed or selected.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Reporting Points:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP APO and ensure that reporting points are defined for the planning area you are working with.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/RSRC1 for resource planning) and checking the settings for reporting points.
  
  
  
  Select Reporting Point:
  
  When executing the function, ensure that you have selected a reporting point from the available options. This is usually done in the selection screen of the transaction you are using.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access and select reporting points. You may need to contact your system administrator to check your user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If reporting points are defined but still not selectable, review the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure everything is set up correctly. This may involve checking the planning area settings, master data, and other related configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the transaction or function you are using, as there may be additional steps or considerations based on the context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Training and Documentation: If you are new to SAP APO, consider reviewing training materials or documentation that cover the basics of reporting points and their usage in planning scenarios.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully select a reporting point in your SAP APO environment.