How To Fix /SAPAPO/ND159 - Procedure 6: No locations selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ND -

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Procedure 6: No locations selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ND159 - Procedure 6: No locations selected ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ND159 Procedure 6: No locations selected typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a planning run is executed, but no locations are selected for processing. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during a heuristic run, a planning book execution, or when generating a supply plan.
  Cause:
  
  No Locations Defined: The planning run may not have any locations defined in the selection criteria.
  Selection Profile Issues: The selection profile used for the planning run may not include any valid locations.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with master data, such as missing or inactive locations.
  Planning Area Configuration: The planning area may not be correctly configured to include the necessary locations.
  Filters Applied: Filters applied in the planning book or selection criteria may exclude all locations.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria used in the planning run to ensure that at least one valid location is included.
  Review Selection Profile: Ensure that the selection profile used for the planning run includes the necessary locations.
  Verify Master Data: Check the master data for the locations to ensure they are active and correctly set up in the system.
  Adjust Filters: If filters are applied in the planning book, adjust them to include the required locations.
  Planning Area Configuration: Verify the configuration of the planning area to ensure it includes the relevant locations.
  Run a Test: After making adjustments, run a test planning run to confirm that locations are now being selected.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning books) or /SAPAPO/MC90 (for selection profiles) to check and modify settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on configuring planning areas, selection profiles, and master data management in APO.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after troubleshooting, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully execute your planning run in SAP APO.