How To Fix /SAPAPO/MCPSH_SEL028 - Invalid selection description

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MCPSH_SEL -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Invalid selection description

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MCPSH_SEL028 - Invalid selection description ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MCPSH_SEL028 Invalid selection description typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the selection criteria or description used in a planning function or report. This error indicates that the selection description provided is not valid or recognized by the system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Selection Description: The selection description provided in the planning function or report may not match any of the predefined or valid selection descriptions in the system.
  Missing or Inactive Selection Profiles: The selection profile that is supposed to be used may be missing or inactive.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent the selection description from being recognized.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selection description.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Description: Verify that the selection description you are using is correct and exists in the system. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the APO system.
  Review Selection Profiles: Ensure that the selection profile you are trying to use is active and properly configured. You can check this in the APO configuration settings.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for the specific planning function or report you are using to ensure that you are using the correct selection description.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the selection description. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  System Logs: Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  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.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in APO that may help you navigate to the configuration settings (e.g., /SAPAPO/MCPSH for selection handling).
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.