How To Fix /SAPAPO/ND157 - No PPMs found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ND -

• Message number: 157

• Message text: No PPMs found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ND157 - No PPMs found ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ND157 No PPMs found typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find any Production Planning Master Data (PPM) for a specific product or location. This can happen during various planning activities, such as when trying to create a production plan or during the planning run.
  Causes:
  
  Missing PPM Data: The most common cause is that there are no Production Planning Master Data records (PPMs) created for the specific product and location combination.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the planning run may not match any existing PPMs.
  Data Deletion: PPMs may have been deleted or not yet created for the relevant planning period.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the PPMs.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent the PPMs from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Create PPMs: Ensure that PPMs are created for the relevant products and locations. You can do this using transaction code /SAPAPO/PPM or through the relevant master data maintenance transactions.
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria used in the planning run to ensure they are correct and match the existing PPMs.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks to ensure that the master data is correctly set up and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the PPMs. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that everything is set up correctly for the planning process.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/PPM, /SAPAPO/MDP, and /SAPAPO/MC90 for managing PPMs and planning data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on PPMs and planning processes in APO.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to PPMs and the error message you are encountering.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.