How To Fix /SAPAPO/PE001 - Error reading the selection (header data)

/SAPAPO/PE001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PE -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Error reading the selection (header data)

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/SAPAPO/PE001 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE001 Error reading the selection (header data) typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with reading the selection criteria or header data in a planning function or process. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, data inconsistencies, or problems with the selection criteria used in the planning function.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria defined in the planning function may not be valid or may not correspond to the data available in the system.
  Missing or Incomplete Data: Required header data may be missing or incomplete, leading to an inability to read the selection.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the planning function may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the planning area or the planning function itself.
  Data Consistency Issues: Inconsistencies in master