How To Fix /SAPAPO/SDP259 - A certain planning level was selected; navigation is not intended

/SAPAPO/SDP259 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SDP -

• Message number: 259

• Message text: A certain planning level was selected; navigation is not intended

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/SAPAPO/SDP259 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP259 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when working with the Supply Network Planning (SNP) or Demand Planning (DP) modules. This error indicates that a certain planning level has been selected, but the system does not allow navigation to that level, which can be due to various reasons.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Planning Level Configuration: The selected planning level may not be configured for navigation. This can happen if the planning level is not set up correctly in the planning area or if it does not have the necessary characteristics for navigation.
  
  
  Data Availability: There may be insufficient data at the selected planning level. If the system cannot find relevant data to navigate to, it will throw this error.
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to navigate at the selected planning level.
  
  
  Planning Area Settings: The settings in the planning area may restrict