How To Fix /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS202 - No product selected because APN was assigned to multiple products

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS -

• Message number: 202

• Message text: No product selected because APN was assigned to multiple products

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS202 - No product selected because APN was assigned to multiple products ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS202 indicates that a specific product selection process has failed because the Advanced Planning Network (APN) has been assigned to multiple products. This situation typically arises in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to determine which product to select due to ambiguity in the assignment.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Product Assignments: The primary cause of this error is that the APN is linked to more than one product in the system. This can happen due to incorrect master data configuration or data inconsistencies.
  Data Duplication: There may be duplicate entries in the product master data or in the APN configuration that lead to multiple products being associated with the same APN.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the APO system regarding product assignments or planning areas can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check APN Assignments: Review the assignments of the APN in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction codes (like /SAPAPO/SDP94 for product view) and checking which products are linked to the APN.
  Correct Data: If you find that the APN is indeed assigned to multiple products, you will need to correct this by either:
  
  Reassigning the APN to the correct product.
  Removing the incorrect assignments.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on your master data to identify and resolve any duplicates or inconsistencies. This can often be done using transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MDP1 or /SAPAPO/MDP2.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings in the APO system are correct and that there are no errors in the planning area or product master data settings.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error for any specific guidelines or patches that may address the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 (Product View), /SAPAPO/MDP1 (Maintain Product Master), and /SAPAPO/MDP2 (Display Product Master).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error message.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the APN is correctly assigned to a single product, allowing the planning process to proceed without issues.