How To Fix /SAPAPO/PE206 - Parameter &1 of selection &2 cannot be used in application &3

/SAPAPO/PE206 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PE -

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Parameter &1 of selection &2 cannot be used in application &3

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/SAPAPO/PE206 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE206 Parameter &1 of selection &2 cannot be used in application &3 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the parameters being used in a selection profile or planning function. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Parameter: The parameter specified in the selection profile is not compatible with the application or planning function you are trying to execute. This can happen if the parameter is not relevant for the specific application context.
  Incorrect Configuration: The selection profile may have been incorrectly configured, leading to the inclusion of parameters that are not applicable to the selected application.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the APO system and the configuration of the selection profile, leading to parameters being recognized differently.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to