How To Fix /SAPAPO/SDP171 - There are no valid selections available for the background job

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SDP -

• Message number: 171

• Message text: There are no valid selections available for the background job

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP171 - There are no valid selections available for the background job ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP171 indicates that there are no valid selections available for the background job in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically occurs when you attempt to run a background job for a planning run, but the system cannot find any valid data or selections to process.
  Causes:
  
  No Data Available: There may be no data available for the planning area or the selection criteria specified in the background job.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria defined for the job may not match any existing data in the planning area.
  Planning Area Configuration: The planning area may not be properly configured, or the data may not have been loaded correctly.
  Time Period Issues: The time period specified for the job may not have any relevant data.
  Job Scheduling Issues: The job may have been scheduled incorrectly or may not have been activated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Availability: Verify that there is data available in the planning area for the specified selection criteria. You can do this by running a planning run manually to see if it processes correctly.
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria defined for the background job are correct and match the data in the planning area.
  Validate Planning Area Configuration: Check the configuration of the planning area to ensure it is set up correctly and that data has been loaded properly.
  Adjust Time Period: Make sure that the time period specified for the job includes relevant data. You may need to adjust the start and end dates.
  Re-schedule the Job: If the job was scheduled incorrectly, try re-scheduling it with the correct parameters.
  Check Job Logs: Review the job logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning runs) or /SAPAPO/SDP94N (for the new version) to manually check the planning runs and their configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP APO documentation for more details on configuring planning areas and running background jobs.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or APO support team for further assistance.