How To Fix /SAPAPO/SEQ889 - The selection must not contain gaps

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SEQ -

• Message number: 889

• Message text: The selection must not contain gaps

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SEQ889 - The selection must not contain gaps ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SEQ889 with the description "The selection must not contain gaps" typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you are trying to execute a planning function or a report that requires a continuous selection of data, such as a sequence of time periods or a range of materials.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Gaps in Time Periods: If you are selecting a range of time periods (e.g., days, weeks, months) and there are missing periods in the selection, the system will throw this error.
  Incomplete Selection of Characteristics: If you are working with characteristics (like materials, plants, etc.) and there are gaps in the selection (e.g., missing certain materials), this can also trigger the error.
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, the configuration of the planning area or the planning function may not allow for gaps in the selection.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Time Period Selection:
  
  Ensure that the time periods you are selecting are continuous. For example, if you are selecting weeks, make sure there are no weeks missing in your selection.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Selection:
  
  If you are selecting materials or other characteristics, ensure that all necessary items are included in the selection without any gaps.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning Function Settings:
  
  If you are using a specific planning function, check its settings to see if it requires a continuous selection and adjust accordingly.
  
  
  
  Use Selection Variants:
  
  If applicable, create or modify selection variants to ensure that they include all necessary periods or characteristics without gaps.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for the specific planning function or report you are using to understand its requirements regarding selections.
  
  
  
  Test with Smaller Selections:
  
  If you are unsure where the gaps are, try running the function with smaller, more manageable selections to identify where the issue lies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO, such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 for demand planning or /SAPAPO/MC90 for planning book settings.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the /SAPAPO/SEQ889 error message in your SAP system.