How To Fix /SAPAPO/PALG012 - Selection for future customer demand and outbound deliveries is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PALG -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Selection for future customer demand and outbound deliveries is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PALG012 - Selection for future customer demand and outbound deliveries is missing ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PALG012 indicates that there is a problem with the selection of future customer demand and outbound deliveries in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when the system cannot find the necessary data to fulfill the planning requirements for a specific product or location.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause is that there is no future customer demand or outbound delivery data available for the specified product and location.
  Incorrect Planning Horizon: The planning horizon may not be set correctly, leading to a situation where the system cannot find relevant data.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data, such as missing or incorrect product or location information.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the planning run may be too restrictive, filtering out all relevant data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Availability:
  
  Verify that there is indeed future customer demand and outbound delivery data for the product and location in question. You can do this by checking the relevant tables or using transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for demand planning) or /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for supply planning).
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning Horizon:
  
  Ensure that the planning horizon is set correctly in the planning book or in the settings of the planning run. You may need to extend the horizon to include the required periods.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the product and location to ensure that it is complete and accurate. This includes checking the product master, location master, and any relevant planning parameters.
  
  
  
  Modify Selection Criteria:
  
  If the selection criteria are too restrictive, consider modifying them to include a broader range of data. This can be done in the planning book settings or in the planning run parameters.
  
  
  
  Run Planning Again:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, rerun the planning process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 for demand planning and /SAPAPO/SDP94 for supply planning.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for APO to understand the planning process and data requirements better.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.