How To Fix /SAPAPO/MCPSH_SEL009 - The selection does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MCPSH_SEL -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: The selection does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MCPSH_SEL009 - The selection does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MCPSH_SEL009: The selection does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to access or execute a selection that is not available or has not been defined in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Selection Profile: The selection profile you are trying to use may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selection profile.
  Incorrect Input: The input parameters or criteria used to call the selection may be incorrect or not matching any existing profiles.
  Transport Issues: If the selection profile was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the selection from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Profiles: Verify that the selection profile you are trying to use exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/MCPSH for selection profiles) and checking the list of available profiles.
  Create or Modify Selection Profile: If the selection profile does not exist, you may need to create a new one or modify an existing one to meet your requirements.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the selection profile. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  Correct Input Parameters: Double-check the input parameters you are using to ensure they are correct and match the expected values for the selection profile.
  Transport Validation: If the selection profile was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors and ensure that the profile is active in the target system.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the system to identify any data issues that may be affecting the selection.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MCPSH for managing selection profiles.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for APO to understand how selection profiles work and how to manage them effectively.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts 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.