How To Fix /SAPAPO/ND166 - No locations specified for selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ND -

• Message number: 166

• Message text: No locations specified for selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ND166 - No locations specified for selection ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ND166 No locations specified for selection typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to execute a planning function or transaction that requires location data, but no locations have been specified or selected.
  Cause:
  
  No Locations Selected: The most common cause is that the user has not selected any locations in the selection screen of the transaction or planning function.
  Location Data Missing: There may be a configuration issue where the locations are not defined or activated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select the locations.
  Incorrect Planning Area: The planning area being used may not have any locations assigned to it.
  
  Solution:
  
  Select Locations: Ensure that you select the appropriate locations in the selection screen before executing the transaction. This can usually be done by entering the location IDs or using the selection options provided.
  Check Configuration: Verify that the locations are correctly defined in the system. This can be done by checking the configuration settings in the SAP APO system.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the locations. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  Validate Planning Area: Check if the planning area you are using has the required locations assigned. You can do this by reviewing the planning area configuration in the SAP APO system.
  Use Default Locations: If applicable, check if there are default locations that can be used for the selection.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO, such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for demand planning) or /SAPAPO/MC90 (for location-based planning).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP APO documentation for more details on planning functions and location management.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully execute the desired planning function or transaction in SAP APO.