How To Fix /SAPAPO/RRP016 - No orders exist for the selection criteria

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RRP -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No orders exist for the selection criteria

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP016 - No orders exist for the selection criteria ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP016 No orders exist for the selection criteria typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to execute a transaction or report that requires the presence of orders, but no orders meet the specified selection criteria.
  Cause:
  
  Selection Criteria: The most common cause is that the selection criteria defined in the transaction or report do not match any existing orders. This could be due to filters applied for specific dates, products, locations, or other parameters.
  Data Availability: There may be no orders created in the system for the specified time frame or for the selected product/location.
  Order Status: The orders might exist but could be in a status that is not included in the selection criteria (e.g., only open orders are selected, but all orders are closed).
  Master Data Issues: There could be issues with master data, such as missing or incorrect product or location data.
  Planning Version: The planning version being used may not have any relevant orders.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Check the selection criteria you have set. Ensure that they are broad enough to include existing orders. You may want to remove or adjust filters to see if any orders appear.
  Check Order Existence: Verify if there are indeed orders in the system that meet the criteria. You can do this by running a different report or transaction that lists orders without the specific filters.
  Adjust Date Range: If you are filtering by date, ensure that the date range includes the dates for which orders exist.
  Check Order Status: Make sure that the status of the orders you are looking for is included in your selection criteria.
  Validate Master Data: Ensure that the relevant master data (products, locations, etc.) is correctly set up and that there are no discrepancies.
  Use Correct Planning Version: Make sure you are using the correct planning version that contains the relevant orders.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO, such as /SAPAPO/RRP3 (Product View) or /SAPAPO/RRP4 (Order View), to check for existing orders.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for APO to understand how selection criteria work and how to troubleshoot related issues.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view the orders in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these aspects, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP APO for further assistance.