How To Fix /SAPAPO/MCPSH_SEL008 - Selection not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MCPSH_SEL -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Selection not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MCPSH_SEL008 - Selection not available ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MCPSH_SEL008 Selection not available typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to access a selection that is either not defined, has been deleted, or is not available in the current context.
  Causes:
  
  Selection Not Defined: The selection criteria you are trying to use may not have been defined in the system.
  Selection Deleted: The selection might have been deleted or is no longer valid.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selection.
  Contextual Issues: The selection may not be applicable in the current context or transaction you are using.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data that the selection is trying to access.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Selection Definition:
  
  Go to the selection screen and verify if the selection criteria you are trying to use is defined.
  If it is not defined, you may need to create a new selection.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the selection. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletion:
  
  Verify if the selection has been deleted. If it has, you may need to recreate it or use an alternative selection.
  
  
  
  Context Verification:
  
  Ensure that you are in the correct transaction or context where the selection is applicable. Sometimes selections are specific to certain transactions or modules.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity Check:
  
  Check the underlying data for any inconsistencies or issues that might prevent the selection from being available.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more specific guidance related to the selection you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO that may help in managing selections, such as /SAPAPO/MCPSH for selection handling.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide patches or additional information on known issues.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the /SAPAPO/MCPSH_SEL008 Selection not available error in SAP APO.