How To Fix /SAPAPO/PPDS_COMMONS012 - Selected Products/Locations are not active for planning

/SAPAPO/PPDS_COMMONS012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PPDS_COMMONS -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Selected Products/Locations are not active for planning

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPDS_COMMONS012 - Selected Products/Locations are not active for planning ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPDS_COMMONS012 indicates that the selected products or locations are not active for planning in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system, specifically in the Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) module. This error typically arises when trying to execute planning functions for products or locations that have not been properly configured or activated for planning.
  Causes:
  
  Inactive Products/Locations: The products or locations you are trying to plan for are not marked as active in the system.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version you are using may not include the selected products or locations.
  Master Data Configuration: The master data for the products or locations may not be set up correctly, leading to them being inactive for planning.
  Data Transfer Issues: There may be issues with data transfer from the ERP system to the APO system, causing certain products or locations to be inactive.
  Planning Area Settings: The planning area may not