How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR171 - Invalid ApoPlanningTypeSel Value

/SAPAPO/OM_ERROR171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR -

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Invalid ApoPlanningTypeSel Value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR171 - Invalid ApoPlanningTypeSel Value ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR171 Invalid ApoPlanningTypeSel Value typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the planning type selection. This error indicates that the value provided for the planning type selection is invalid or not recognized by the system.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Planning Type: The planning type specified in the transaction or configuration does not exist or is not correctly defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the APO system, such as missing or incorrect entries in the planning area or planning book.
  Data Consistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that are causing the planning type to be unrecognized.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified planning type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Planning Type: Verify that the planning type you are trying to use is correctly defined in