How To Fix /SAPAPO/ND220 - Choose an existing profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ND -

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Choose an existing profile

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ND220 - Choose an existing profile ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ND220 Choose an existing profile typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to create or modify a planning book or profile but has not selected an existing profile from which to base their changes.
  Cause:
  
  No Profile Selected: The user is trying to create or modify a planning book without selecting an existing profile.
  Profile Not Available: The required profiles may not be available in the system, or the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select them.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the planning books or profiles in the APO system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select an Existing Profile: Ensure that you select an existing profile from the list provided in the planning book or profile selection screen. This is usually done by clicking on the dropdown menu or search help to find the available profiles.
  
  
  Check Profile Availability: If you do not see any profiles available, check with your system administrator to ensure that the profiles have been created and are active in the system.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access the profiles. If you suspect that you do not have the required permissions, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  Configuration Review: If the profiles are supposed to be available but are not showing up, review the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that everything is set up correctly. This may involve checking the settings in transaction /SAPAPO/DP or /SAPAPO/SC depending on the context.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing profiles and planning books in APO.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/DP for Demand Planning or /SAPAPO/SC for Supply Chain Planning, as these may be where you are encountering the error.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide insights into specific bugs or configuration issues that may be causing the problem.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and continue working with your planning books and profiles in SAP APO.