How To Fix /SAPAPO/SCC479 - Choose a usage (planning type)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SCC -

• Message number: 479

• Message text: Choose a usage (planning type)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCC479 - Choose a usage (planning type) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCC479 Choose a usage (planning type) typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user is trying to execute a planning function or transaction that requires the selection of a specific planning type, but none has been selected or the selection is invalid.
  Cause:
  
  No Planning Type Selected: The user has not selected a planning type in the relevant screen or dialog.
  Invalid Planning Type: The planning type selected may not be valid for the operation being performed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of planning types in the system, such as missing or incorrectly set up planning types.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain planning types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select a Valid Planning Type:
  
  Navigate to the relevant screen where the error occurs.
  Look for a dropdown or selection field for planning types.
  Choose a valid planning type that is appropriate for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you are an administrator or have access to configuration settings, check the configuration of planning types in the system.
  Ensure that the planning types are correctly defined and activated in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the planning types.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the planning types relevant to your scenario.
  Check for any notes or updates from SAP that may address this issue.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with details about the error, the context in which it occurs, and any steps you have already taken.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Planning Types: In SAP APO, planning types are used to define how planning is executed for different scenarios (e.g., demand planning, supply planning).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO that may relate to planning types, such as /SAPAPO/DP for demand planning or /SAPAPO/SNP for supply network planning.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/SCC479 Choose a usage (planning type) and continue with your planning activities in SAP APO.