How To Fix /SAPAPO/MCPSH_SEL072 - FM:&1 tested. Selection not found for planning area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MCPSH_SEL -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: FM:&1 tested. Selection not found for planning area &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MCPSH_SEL072 - FM:&1 tested. Selection not found for planning area &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MCPSH_SEL072 indicates that a selection for a specific planning area could not be found during the execution of a function module (FM). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to retrieve or process data related to a planning area.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Selection Criteria: The selection criteria provided for the planning area may not match any existing data. This could be due to incorrect or incomplete input parameters.
  Data Not Available: The data for the specified planning area may not be available in the system. This could happen if the planning area has not been populated with data or if the data has been deleted.
  Incorrect Planning Area: The planning area specified in the error message may not exist or may have been incorrectly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data for the specified planning area.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria being used in the function module call. Ensure that they are correct and that they correspond to existing data in the planning area.
  Verify Planning Area Configuration: Check the configuration of the planning area in the SAP APO system. Ensure that it is set up correctly and that it contains the necessary data.
  Data Availability: Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MC62 (for checking planning area data) to verify if there is data available for the specified planning area.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the function has the necessary authorizations to access the planning area and its data.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can debug the function module to see where the selection is failing and gather more information about the parameters being passed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO, such as /SAPAPO/MC62 for planning area data and /SAPAPO/MC73 for checking planning books.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP APO documentation for more information on planning areas, selection criteria, and data management.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or APO support team for further assistance.