How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR161 - No alert type specified (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR -

• Message number: 161

• Message text: No alert type specified (&1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR161 - No alert type specified (&1) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR161 No alert type specified (&1) typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue related to alert management in the Demand Planning or Supply Network Planning modules. This error indicates that the system is expecting an alert type to be specified, but it is missing or not defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Alert Type: The most common cause of this error is that the alert type has not been defined in the system or is not being passed correctly in the function call.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the alert management settings, leading to the system not recognizing the alert type.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may not have the necessary attributes or settings that define the alert type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Alert Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the alert management configuration in SAP APO and ensure that the alert types are properly defined.
  You can check this in the transaction code /SAPAPO/ALRT or through the relevant customizing settings in SPRO.
  
  
  
  Review the Process:
  
  If you are executing a specific process (like a planning run), ensure that the parameters being passed include a valid alert type.
  Check the planning book or data view you are using to ensure it is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to see where the alert type is expected and why it is not being provided.
  Look for any custom code or enhancements that might be affecting the alert generation process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to alert management in APO for any specific requirements or known issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/ALRT for alert management and /SAPAPO/DP for demand planning.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to alert management in APO, as they may contain fixes or workarounds for similar issues.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.