How To Fix UPX118 - No planning area was selected. Processing is terminated

UPX118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPX - UPX: Sales Planning for CRM

• Message number: 118

• Message text: No planning area was selected. Processing is terminated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPX118 - No planning area was selected. Processing is terminated ?

  The SAP error message UPX118 "No planning area was selected. Processing is terminated" 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 process without having a valid planning area selected.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Planning Area Selected: The most straightforward cause is that the user has not selected a planning area before executing a planning function.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the planning area in the system, such as it not being properly defined or activated.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the planning area.
  Session or Context Issues: Sometimes, the session may not have the correct context or settings, leading to the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Planning Area: Ensure that you select a valid planning area before executing the planning function. This can usually be done in the