How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_OPTLOG004 - No optimization run selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_OPTLOG -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No optimization run selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_OPTLOG004 - No optimization run selected ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_OPTLOG004 No optimization run selected typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to access optimization logs or results without having a specific optimization run selected. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to view optimization results in the Supply Network Planning (SNP) or Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) modules.
  Cause:
  
  No Optimization Run Selected: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected a specific optimization run or the optimization run does not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the optimization runs.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data in the system, such as missing or incomplete optimization run records.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select an Optimization Run:
  
  Ensure that you have selected a valid optimization run before trying to access the optimization logs. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or report and selecting the appropriate optimization run from the list.
  
  
  
  Check for Existing Runs:
  
  Verify that there are existing optimization runs in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction codes (e.g., /SAPAPO/OPTLOG for optimization logs) to see if any runs are available.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view optimization runs. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator to verify your access rights.
  
  
  
  Review Data Consistency:
  
  If you suspect data issues, check the consistency of the data related to optimization runs. This may involve reviewing the configuration settings or running consistency checks.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on how to manage optimization runs and logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/OPTLOG for viewing optimization logs and /SAPAPO/OPTIMIZE for running optimizations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions for specific scenarios.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_OPTLOG004 No optimization run selected and successfully access the optimization logs in SAP APO.