How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_SH021 - No products found for PPM/PDS

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_SH -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: No products found for PPM/PDS

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SH021 - No products found for PPM/PDS ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SH021 No products found for PPM/PDS typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find any products associated with a specific Production Planning Master Data (PPM) or Product Data Structure (PDS). This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Product Master Data: The product for which the PPM or PDS is being referenced may not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Product Selection: The selection criteria used to retrieve the PPM or PDS may not match any existing products.
  Inactive or Deleted PPM/PDS: The PPM or PDS might be inactive or deleted, leading to the error.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent the proper linking of products to their PPM/PDS.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the PPM or PDS for the specified product.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Product Master Data: Verify that the product exists in the system. You can do this by checking the Product Master in the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/MAT1).
  Review PPM/PDS Configuration: Ensure that the PPM or PDS is correctly configured and active. You can check this in the PPM/PDS maintenance transactions (e.g., /SAPAPO/PPM or /SAPAPO/PDS).
  Adjust Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria used in the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that it correctly references existing products.
  Check for Deletions: Confirm that the PPM or PDS has not been deleted or marked as inactive. If it has, you may need to recreate it.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the PPM/PDS. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing the user roles.
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/PPM, /SAPAPO/PDS, and /SAPAPO/MAT1 for managing PPMs, PDSs, and product master data.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide patches related to this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for APO to understand the relationships between products, PPMs, and PDSs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.