How To Fix /SAPAPO/PE157 - No trigger set for products of selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PE -

• Message number: 157

• Message text: No trigger set for products of selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE157 - No trigger set for products of selection ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE157 No trigger set for products of selection typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an attempt to execute a planning function or process that requires a trigger, but no trigger has been defined for the selected products.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Trigger Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the products you are trying to process do not have a trigger set up in the system. Triggers are necessary for certain planning functions to know when to execute.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to select products may not match any products that have triggers defined.
  Product Master Data: The product master data may not be properly maintained, leading to the absence of triggers.
  Planning Area Settings: The planning area may not be configured correctly to include the necessary triggers for the products.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Trigger Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/MC62 (or the relevant transaction for your version) to check the trigger settings for the products in question.
  Ensure that the necessary triggers are defined for the products you are trying to process.
  
  
  
  Review Product Selection:
  
  Verify the selection criteria you are using to ensure that they are correct and that they correspond to products that have triggers set up.
  
  
  
  Maintain Product Master Data:
  
  Check the product master data in the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/MDP1 for product master) to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out and that the product is correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Area Configuration:
  
  Review the planning area settings to ensure that it is configured to include the necessary triggers. You can do this in the transaction /SAPAPO/MC62 or by checking the planning area configuration in the relevant customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on triggers and their configuration in APO.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Triggers in SAP APO: Triggers are used to initiate planning processes based on certain events or conditions. They can be set up for various planning functions, such as demand planning, supply network planning, etc.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing triggers and product master data in SAP APO.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or APO functional team for further investigation.