How To Fix /SAPAPO/STOR_MSG017 - No Modes found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/STOR_MSG -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No Modes found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/STOR_MSG017 - No Modes found ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/STOR_MSG017 No Modes found typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when dealing with planning modes in the Supply Network Planning (SNP) or Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) modules. This error indicates that the system could not find any valid modes for a specific product or location during a planning run.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Modes: The most common cause is that no planning modes have been defined for the product in question. Modes are essential for determining how a product can be produced or procured.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the planning object structure or the mode definitions.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the product master or location master.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not have the necessary modes defined.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the modes.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Define Modes: Check if modes are defined for the product in the relevant planning area. You can do this by navigating to the product master data and ensuring that the modes are correctly set up.
  
  Transaction Code: /SAPAPO/MODE (to maintain modes).
  
  
  
  Check Planning Object Structure: Ensure that the planning object structure includes the necessary characteristics and that the modes are correctly assigned to the relevant products.
  
  Transaction Code: /SAPAPO/POC (to check planning object structures).
  
  
  
  Review Master Data: Verify that the product master and location master data are complete and correctly configured. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out.
  
  Transaction Code: /SAPAPO/PROD (to maintain product master data).
  
  
  
  Check Planning Version: Ensure that you are using the correct planning version that has the modes defined. You can check this in the planning book settings.
  
  Transaction Code: /SAPAPO/PLN1 (to check planning books).
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the modes. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP APO and planning modes to better understand their configuration and usage.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.