How To Fix /SAPAPO/PE161 - Error when reading selection types assigned to trigger group &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PE -

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Error when reading selection types assigned to trigger group &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE161 - Error when reading selection types assigned to trigger group &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE161 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue related to the selection types assigned to a trigger group. This error can arise due to various reasons, such as configuration issues, missing data, or inconsistencies in the setup of the trigger group.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Selection Types: The selection types that are supposed to be assigned to the trigger group may not be defined or may be missing in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There might be an incorrect configuration in the trigger group settings or in the selection types themselves.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selection types or trigger groups.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration data related to the trigger group.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Selection Types: Verify that the selection types assigned to the trigger group are correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP APO.
  Review Trigger Group Configuration: Ensure that the trigger group is correctly configured and that all necessary parameters are set up properly.
  Authorization Check: Make sure that the user encountering the error has the appropriate authorizations to access the selection types and trigger groups.
  Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the master data and configuration data related to the trigger group to identify any discrepancies.
  Reassign Selection Types: If necessary, reassign the selection types to the trigger group to ensure that they are correctly linked.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may be applicable.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning book) or /SAPAPO/OM17 (for trigger group maintenance) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /SAPAPO/PE161 error message.