How To Fix /SAPAPO/PPO_OPT162 - &1 products were skipped as they weren't assigned to the planning version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PPO_OPT -

• Message number: 162

• Message text: &1 products were skipped as they weren't assigned to the planning version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPO_OPT162 - &1 products were skipped as they weren't assigned to the planning version ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPO_OPT162 indicates that certain products were skipped during the planning process because they are not assigned to the specified planning version in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This can occur in various scenarios, such as during the execution of a planning run or when trying to generate a planning result.
  Cause:
  
  
  Product Not Assigned to Planning Version: The primary cause of this error is that the products in question are not assigned to the planning version you are trying to use. Each planning version in SAP APO can have a different set of products, and if a product is not included in the planning version, it will be skipped during planning activities.
  
  
  Incorrect Planning Version: You may be using the wrong planning version that does not include the products you are trying to plan.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data setup, such as missing or incorrect product assignments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/MAT1 (or use the relevant transaction for your version) to check the product master data.
  Verify if the products are assigned to the correct planning version. If not, you will need to assign them.
  
  
  
  Assign Products to Planning Version:
  
  If the products are not assigned, you can assign them to the planning version using the transaction /SAPAPO/MAT1 or through the relevant planning version maintenance transaction.
  Ensure that the products are included in the planning version you are using for your planning run.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Version Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the planning version to ensure that it is configured correctly and includes all necessary products.
  
  
  
  Run Planning with Correct Version:
  
  If you have multiple planning versions, ensure you are running the planning process with the correct version that includes the products you want to plan.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing planning versions and product assignments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MAT1, /SAPAPO/VER1, and /SAPAPO/VER2 for managing products and planning versions.
  Master Data Management: Understanding how master data is structured in SAP APO is crucial for effective planning.
  Planning Version Configuration: Review the configuration of planning versions in the SAP APO system to ensure they meet your business requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the necessary products are included in your planning activities.