How To Fix /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS317 - Choose either VCL or TPOP

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS -

• Message number: 317

• Message text: Choose either VCL or TPOP

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS317 - Choose either VCL or TPOP ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS317 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue related to the planning framework, specifically when the system requires a choice between two planning methods: VCL (Variant Configuration Logic) or TPOP (Transport Planning Optimization).
  
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that the system is expecting the user to choose between two different planning methods for a specific scenario. This can happen in various situations, such as:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to handle the planning methods, leading to ambiguity.
  Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect data that prevents the system from determining which method to use.
  User Input: The user may not have provided the necessary input to specify which planning method to use.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Choose a Planning Method:
  
  When prompted, explicitly choose either VCL or TPOP based on your planning