How To Fix /SAPAPO/SNP163 - At least one profile must be active (changes not saved)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SNP -

• Message number: 163

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP163 - At least one profile must be active (changes not saved) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP163 indicates that at least one profile must be active for the changes to be saved in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system, specifically in the Supply Network Planning (SNP) module. This error typically arises when you are trying to save changes to a planning book or a planning area without having an active profile.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Profile: The most common cause of this error is that there are no active profiles associated with the planning book or planning area you are trying to work with.
  Profile Configuration: The profiles may not have been properly configured or activated in the system.
  User Authorization: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to activate or modify profiles.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Active Profiles:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/SDP94 (or the relevant transaction for your planning book).
  Check if there are any active profiles for the planning book you are working with. If there are none, you will need to create or activate a profile.
  
  
  
  Activate a Profile:
  
  If you find that there are profiles available but not active, you can activate one by selecting it and using the appropriate option to activate.
  Ensure that the profile you are activating is correctly configured for your planning needs.
  
  
  
  Create a New Profile:
  
  If no profiles exist, you may need to create a new one. This can typically be done in the transaction /SAPAPO/SDP94 or through the relevant configuration settings in the SAP APO system.
  Define the necessary settings for the new profile and ensure it meets the requirements of your planning process.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to activate or modify profiles. If you do not have the required permissions, contact your system administrator.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After activating or creating a profile, try saving your changes again. The error should no longer appear if at least one profile is active.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning book maintenance and /SAPAPO/SDP93 for profile management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed instructions on managing profiles in SAP APO.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By ensuring that at least one profile is active, you should be able to save your changes without encountering the /SAPAPO/SNP163 error.