How To Fix /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES547 - The new restriction group can only be created for a displayed location

/SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES547 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 547

• Message text: The new restriction group can only be created for a displayed location

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES547 - The new restriction group can only be created for a displayed location ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES547 indicates that there is an issue with creating a new restriction group in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, the error states that a new restriction group can only be created for a displayed location. This typically occurs in the context of planning or managing supply chain processes where restriction groups are used to define certain constraints or rules for locations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Location Not Displayed: The most common cause of this error is that the location for which you are trying to create a restriction group is not currently displayed in the user interface. This could happen if the location is not part of the current planning view or if it has not been selected in the relevant planning area.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing you from accessing the location or creating restriction groups for it.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not