How To Fix /SAPAPO/SDP262 - Selection does not match outlier detection planning level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SDP -

• Message number: 262

• Message text: Selection does not match outlier detection planning level

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP262 - Selection does not match outlier detection planning level ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP262 indicates that there is a mismatch between the selection criteria used in your outlier detection process and the planning level defined in your SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system. This typically occurs when the data you are trying to analyze does not align with the expected planning levels for outlier detection.
  Cause:
  
  Planning Level Mismatch: The selection criteria you are using for outlier detection do not match the planning level defined in the system. For example, if you are trying to analyze data at a certain level (like product-location) but the outlier detection is set up for a different level (like product or location), this error will occur.
  Data Selection Issues: The data you are trying to analyze may not exist at the specified planning level, or there may be no data available for the selected time period.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the outlier detection settings that do not align with the data model or planning levels.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Planning Levels: Verify the planning levels defined in your outlier detection configuration. Ensure that the selection criteria you are using match these planning levels.
  Adjust Selection Criteria: Modify your selection criteria to align with the planning level. This may involve changing the product, location, or time period you are analyzing.
  Review Data Availability: Ensure that there is data available for the selected planning level and time period. If there is no data, you may need to adjust your selection to a period where data exists.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings for outlier detection in the APO system. Ensure that they are set up correctly and that they correspond to the data model you are working with.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring outlier detection and understanding planning levels.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP APO and outlier detection to better understand how planning levels work and how to configure them properly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully perform outlier detection in your SAP APO system.