How To Fix /SAPAPO/MA672 - You cannot switch off both the graphic and the grid at the same time

/SAPAPO/MA672 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MA -

• Message number: 672

• Message text: You cannot switch off both the graphic and the grid at the same time

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA672 - You cannot switch off both the graphic and the grid at the same time ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA672 indicates that you are trying to switch off both the graphic and the grid in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, which is not allowed. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP APO graphical planning tools, such as the Interactive Planning (IP) or the Supply Network Planning (SNP) screens.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system requires at least one of the two visual elements (the graphic or the grid) to be displayed. Turning off both would leave the user with no visual representation of the data, which is not permissible.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that at least one of the two elements (the graphic or the grid) is enabled. Here’s how you can do that:
  
  Check Display Settings: Go to the display settings in the planning screen where you encountered the error.
  Enable Either Graphic or Grid:
  If you want to