How To Fix /SAPAPO/PE171 - No Active Triggers for Selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PE -

• Message number: 171

• Message text: No Active Triggers for Selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE171 - No Active Triggers for Selection ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE171 No Active Triggers for Selection typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there are no active planning triggers available for the selection criteria you are using. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the execution of a planning run or when trying to execute a specific planning function.
  Cause:
  
  No Active Triggers: The most common cause is that there are no active planning triggers defined for the selection criteria you are using. This means that the system does not have any defined processes to execute for the given data.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you are using may not match any of the active triggers in the system.
  Planning Area Issues: The planning area may not be properly configured, or the relevant data may not be available in the planning area.
  Master Data Issues: Missing or incorrect master data can also lead to this error, as the system may not find any relevant data to process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Active Triggers: Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/MC62 (or the relevant transaction for your version) to check the active planning triggers. Ensure that there are triggers defined for the selection criteria you are using.
  Review Selection Criteria: Verify that the selection criteria you are using are correct and match the active triggers. Adjust the criteria if necessary.
  Configure Planning Area: Ensure that the planning area is correctly configured and that the necessary data is available. You may need to check the configuration in transaction /SAPAPO/MP30 or similar.
  Check Master Data: Ensure that all required master data (like materials, locations, etc.) is available and correctly maintained in the system.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help files related to planning triggers and the specific planning function you are trying to execute for additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MC62 for triggers, /SAPAPO/MP30 for planning areas, and /SAPAPO/OM17 for master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.