How To Fix /SAPAPO/MA306 - No planning objects selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MA -

• Message number: 306

• Message text: No planning objects selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA306 - No planning objects selected ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA306 No planning objects selected typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to execute a planning function or transaction that requires specific planning objects, but none are available or selected for processing.
  Cause:
  
  No Planning Objects Available: The most common reason for this error is that there are no planning objects (like products, locations, or resources) that meet the selection criteria defined in the planning function or transaction.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria set in the planning function may be too restrictive, leading to no objects being selected.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data or transaction data, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  Planning Area Configuration: The planning area may not be properly configured, or the planning objects may not be assigned to the relevant planning area.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the planning objects.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria in the planning function or transaction. Ensure that they are set correctly and are not too restrictive.
  Verify Planning Objects: Check if there are any planning objects available in the system that meet the criteria. You can do this by using transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MDP or /SAPAPO/MC62 to view the relevant planning objects.
  Review Master Data: Ensure that the master data (like product master, location master, etc.) is correctly maintained and that the relevant planning objects exist.
  Check Planning Area Configuration: Verify that the planning area is correctly configured and that the planning objects are assigned to it.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the planning objects. This can be checked with the help of a security administrator.
  Run Planning Functions: If applicable, try running the planning function again after making the necessary adjustments.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO, such as /SAPAPO/MC62 (to display planning objects) and /SAPAPO/MDP (to manage planning data).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on planning functions and configuration in SAP APO.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.