How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_SH009 - Currently no pattern selection (*, +) for user-defined characteristics

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_SH -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Currently no pattern selection (*, +) for user-defined characteristics

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SH009 - Currently no pattern selection (*, +) for user-defined characteristics ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SH009 indicates that there is currently no pattern selection available for user-defined characteristics in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises when you are trying to execute a planning function or a query that requires a specific pattern selection for characteristics that have been defined by the user.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Pattern Selection: The error occurs when the system cannot find a defined pattern for the user-defined characteristics in the planning area or the planning function you are trying to execute.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the planning area or the characteristics themselves, leading to the absence of patterns.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the patterns or characteristics.
  Data Issues: There may be missing or incomplete data in the master data or transaction data that is required for the pattern selection.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Pattern Definitions:
  
  Go to the transaction /SAPAPO/MC62 (or the relevant transaction for your version) to check the pattern definitions for the user-defined characteristics.
  Ensure that the patterns are correctly defined and that they include the necessary user-defined characteristics.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Area Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the planning area in transaction /SAPAPO/MP30 or /SAPAPO/MP31 to ensure that the user-defined characteristics are included and properly configured.
  Make sure that the characteristics are assigned to the relevant key figures.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the patterns and characteristics. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the master data and transaction data are complete and consistent. You may need to run consistency checks or data maintenance transactions to correct any issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on configuring patterns and characteristics in APO.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Review training materials or documentation related to SAP APO and pattern selection to better understand the configuration and usage of user-defined characteristics.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.