How To Fix /SAPAPO/PAGT_HEUR201 - Applied heuristic variant &1 does not exist! No settings changed!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PAGT_HEUR -

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Applied heuristic variant &1 does not exist! No settings changed!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PAGT_HEUR201 - Applied heuristic variant &1 does not exist! No settings changed! ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PAGT_HEUR201 Applied heuristic variant &1 does not exist! No settings changed! typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a heuristic variant that is being referenced does not exist in the system. This can happen during planning runs or when trying to execute a heuristic that relies on a specific variant for its configuration.
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-Existent Heuristic Variant: The heuristic variant specified in the error message (&1) does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The variant was deleted or not created.
  A typo in the variant name when it was called.
  The variant is not activated or is in a different client.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the heuristic may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified heuristic variant.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the heuristics in the APO system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Heuristic Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/HEUR to check the existing heuristic variants.
  Verify if the variant specified in the error message exists. If it does not, you may need to create it or correct the reference.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Heuristic Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, create a new heuristic variant with the required settings.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, modify it to meet the necessary requirements.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the heuristic has the necessary authorizations to access the heuristic variant. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the heuristics in the APO system to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the heuristic you are trying to run, as there may be additional parameters or settings required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/HEUR: To manage heuristic variants.
  /SAPAPO/OPT: To access the optimizer settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific heuristic you are using.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully execute the heuristic in your SAP APO system.