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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 system and checking the planning status.
  If the product is not active, you can activate it by changing its status in the Product Master.
  
  
  
  Verify Product Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the product has been created in the system and that all necessary data (like basic data, planning data, etc.) is correctly maintained.
  Check if the product is assigned to the correct planning area.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Area Settings:
  
  Ensure that the product is included in the relevant planning area. You can check this in the planning area configuration settings.
  If the product is not included, you may need to add it to the planning area.
  
  
  
  Check Product Status:
  
  Review the status of the product to ensure it is not set to a status that prevents planning activities. If it is inactive or discontinued, you may need to change its status.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed steps on how to manage product master data and planning area configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MC62 (for product master) or /SAPAPO/MC73 (for planning area) to access relevant data.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to product master data and planning areas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional assistance.