How To Fix /SAPAPO/PPO_OPT171 - Enter a selected product which is active for planning

/SAPAPO/PPO_OPT171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PPO_OPT -

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Enter a selected product which is active for planning

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPO_OPT171 - Enter a selected product which is active for planning ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPO_OPT171 indicates that the selected product is not active for planning in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform planning activities on a product that has not been set up correctly in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Product Not Active for Planning: The product you are trying to use is not marked as active for planning in the APO system.
  Product Master Data Issues: The product may not have been created or maintained properly in the Product Master.
  Planning Area Configuration: The product may not be included in the relevant planning area.
  Product Status: The product might be in a status that does not allow it to be used for planning (e.g., discontinued or inactive).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Activation:
  
  Go to the Product Master in APO and verify if the product is active for planning. You can do this by navigating to the product in the APO