How To Fix /SAPAPO/RRP_PT704 - Selection rule &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RRP_PT -

• Message number: 704

• Message text: Selection rule &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP_PT704 - Selection rule &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP_PT704 Selection rule &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a selection rule that is referenced in a planning or scheduling process is not found in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as configuration issues, missing data, or incorrect settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Selection Rule: The selection rule specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to it being deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the planning area or the planning book may reference a selection rule that is not defined.
  Transport Issues: If the selection rule was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated properly.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selection rule.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Existence: Verify if the selection rule exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in SAP APO:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/RRP1 (or the relevant transaction for your planning book).
  Check the selection rules defined for the planning book or planning area.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Selection Rule: If the selection rule does not exist, you may need to create it:
  
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/RRP1 to create a new selection rule.
  Ensure that the selection rule is correctly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the planning area or planning book to ensure that they reference the correct selection rule.
  
  
  Transport Check: If the selection rule was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was included and activated properly.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the selection rule. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on selection rules and their configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/RRP1 for planning book configuration and /SAPAPO/SDP94 for demand planning.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to selection rules.
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP Community forums or other user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.