How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDEM_GEN_SRV062 - Selection is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDEM_GEN_SRV -

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Selection is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM_GEN_SRV062 - Selection is empty ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM_GEN_SRV062 Selection is empty typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when dealing with demand planning or supply network planning. This error indicates that a selection criteria or input required for a specific operation is missing or has not been defined, leading to an empty selection set.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Selection Criteria: The user may not have specified any selection criteria in the planning book or during the execution of a planning function.
  Incorrect Filters: Filters applied in the planning book or selection screen may be too restrictive, resulting in no data being selected.
  Data Availability: There may be no data available in the system for the specified selection criteria, leading to an empty result set.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the data, resulting in an empty selection.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria are correctly defined. Review the filters and parameters to make sure they are set appropriately.
  Adjust Filters: If filters are too restrictive, consider broadening them to include more data. For example, check date ranges, product hierarchies, or location filters.
  Data Verification: Verify that there is data available in the system for the specified criteria. You can do this by running a query or report to check for data existence.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data. Check the user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the planning function or process to identify where the selection is failing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for demand planning) or /SAPAPO/MC90 (for planning book).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for APO to understand the expected input and output for the functions you are using.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.