How To Fix /SAPAPO/SNP523 - No material was selected before calling the optimizer.

/SAPAPO/SNP523 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SNP -

• Message number: 523

• Message text: No material was selected before calling the optimizer.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP523 - No material was selected before calling the optimizer. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP523 No material was selected before calling the optimizer typically occurs in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically when using the Supply Network Planning (SNP) optimizer. This error indicates that the optimizer was invoked without any materials being selected for processing, which is a prerequisite for the optimization process.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Material Selection: The most common cause of this error is that the user did not select any materials in the planning run before executing the optimizer.
  Filter Settings: The filter settings in the planning run may be set in such a way that no materials meet the criteria for selection.
  Planning Object Structure: The planning object structure may not be correctly defined or may not include the materials you are trying to optimize.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data or transaction data that prevent materials from being selected.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select Materials: Ensure that you have