How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL116 - Invalid selection profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL -

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Invalid selection profile

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL116 - Invalid selection profile ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL116 Invalid selection profile typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the selection profile being used in a planning or execution process. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Selection Profile: The selection profile specified in the transaction or process does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Profile Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the selection profile being referenced.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified selection profile.
  Profile Deactivation: The selection profile might have been deactivated or deleted in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to the selection profiles in the APO system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Selection Profile:
  
  Check if the selection profile exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/SDP_PROFILE for selection profiles) and confirming its existence.
  
  
  
  Correct Profile Name:
  
  Ensure that the name of the selection profile is correctly spelled and formatted in the transaction or program where the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the selection profile. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Profile Activation:
  
  If the selection profile has been deactivated, you may need to reactivate it or create a new one if it has been deleted.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to selection profiles in the APO system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to selection profiles in APO for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP_PROFILE for managing selection profiles.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or discussion boards for similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or APO support team for further assistance.