How To Fix /SAPAPO/SEQ204 - Genetic algorithm: Parameter profile &1 does not exist

/SAPAPO/SEQ204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SEQ -

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Genetic algorithm: Parameter profile &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SEQ204 - Genetic algorithm: Parameter profile &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SEQ204 Genetic algorithm: Parameter profile &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a genetic algorithm is being executed, and the system cannot find the specified parameter profile.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Parameter Profile: The specified parameter profile (indicated by &1 in the error message) does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The profile was never created.
  The profile was deleted or renamed.
  There is a typo in the profile name when it is being referenced.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the APO system that prevent the system from recognizing the parameter profile.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Parameter Profile:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/SEQ (or the relevant transaction for managing parameter profiles).
  Verify if the parameter profile with the name specified in the error message exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it or restore it if