How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM217 - Invalid selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Invalid selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM217 - Invalid selection ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM217 Invalid selection typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when dealing with the Transportation Load Builder or similar functionalities. This error indicates that the selection criteria or parameters you have provided are not valid or do not match any existing data.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Selection Criteria: The criteria you have entered for selection (e.g., dates, locations, transportation lanes) may not correspond to any existing records in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data or transactional data that the selection criteria rely on.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data being queried.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that affect how selections are processed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria you have entered to ensure they are correct and correspond to existing data. Make sure that the values are valid and formatted correctly.
  Validate Data: Ensure that the master data (e.g., transportation lanes, locations) and transactional data (e.g., shipments, orders) are complete and consistent. Look for any missing or incorrect entries.
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data. If not, consult with your SAP security team to adjust the authorizations.
  System Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in the APO system. This may involve consulting with your SAP Basis or APO configuration team to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  SAP Notes and Support: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. Sometimes, SAP releases patches or notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in APO, such as /SAPAPO/TSM for Transportation Load Builder.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for APO to understand the expected input and output for the functions you are using.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.