How To Fix UPMD045 - Select valid planning area, level, and function

UPMD045 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPMD - Demo for Sapphire

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Select valid planning area, level, and function

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPMD045 - Select valid planning area, level, and function ?

  The SAP error message UPMD045 ("Select valid planning area, level, and function") typically occurs in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to execute a planning function or operation that requires specific parameters, but the parameters provided are either invalid or not properly configured.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Planning Area: The planning area specified does not exist or is not correctly defined in the system.
  Incorrect Level: The level selected for the planning function may not be valid for the chosen planning area.
  Function Not Configured: The planning function you are trying to execute may not be configured for the selected planning area or level.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified planning area or function.
  Data Issues: There may be missing or inconsistent data in the planning area that prevents the function from executing properly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Planning Area: Verify