How To Fix /SAPAPO/SNP162 - At least one profile must exist (changes not saved)

/SAPAPO/SNP162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SNP -

• Message number: 162

• Message text: At least one profile must exist (changes not saved)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP162 - At least one profile must exist (changes not saved) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP162 indicates that there is an issue related to the SNP (Supply Network Planning) profiles in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. The specific message "At least one profile must exist (changes not saved)" suggests that the system requires at least one valid SNP profile to be present in order to save changes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing SNP Profile: The most common cause of this error is that there are no SNP profiles defined in the system. Profiles are essential for various planning activities, and without them, the system cannot proceed with saving changes.
  Profile Deletion: If a profile was deleted or is inactive, it may lead to this error when trying to save changes that require a profile.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or create profiles, leading to the impression that no profiles exist.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Activate an SNP Profile:
  
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