How To Fix /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS161 - The selected VLCO has no net demand

/SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS -

• Message number: 161

• Message text: The selected VLCO has no net demand

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/SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS161 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS161 indicates that the selected VLCO (Virtual Location Code) has no net demand. This typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) within SAP, particularly when dealing with demand planning or supply network planning.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Demand Data: The VLCO may not have any demand data associated with it. This could be due to a lack of sales orders, forecasts, or other demand signals.
  Incorrect Selection: The VLCO selected may not be the correct one for the analysis or planning you are trying to perform.
  Planning Version: The planning version you are using may not have any demand data populated.
  Time Period: The time period you are analyzing may not have any demand data.
  Data Filters: There may be filters applied that exclude the demand data for the selected VLCO.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Demand Data: Verify that there is demand data (sales orders, forecasts, etc.) for the selected VLCO. You can do