How To Fix /SAPAPO/SDP_PC001 - No program variant has been selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SDP_PC -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: No program variant has been selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP_PC001 - No program variant has been selected ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP_PC001 No program variant has been selected typically occurs in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, particularly when working with the Supply Network Planning (SNP) or Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) functionalities. This error indicates that a required program variant for a planning run has not been specified.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Program Variant: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected a program variant for the planning run. Program variants are predefined settings that determine how the planning process should be executed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the planning area or the planning run settings.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the program variants.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select a Program Variant:
  
  When executing the planning run, ensure that you select a valid program variant from the dropdown list. If no variants are available, you may need to create one.
  To create a new program variant, navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/SNP1 for SNP) and use the "Variants" option to define a new variant with the necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the planning area and the planning run settings are correctly configured. This includes checking the settings in the configuration transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/SDP for SDP).
  Ensure that the planning version and other parameters are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and execute the program variants. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for specific guidance on setting up and using program variants in your version of SAP APO.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SNP1 for SNP planning, /SAPAPO/SDP for SDP, and /SAPAPO/SDP1 for detailed planning.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/SDP_PC001 No program variant has been selected and successfully execute your planning runs in SAP APO.