How To Fix AO_PLANNING102 - Selections inconsistent for variants, approval year, versions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AO_PLANNING - Message Class for Project WGRS-4B4R6S

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Selections inconsistent for variants, approval year, versions

What causes this issue?

You made contradictory selections for variants, approval year and
versions.

System Response

The report is not executed.

How to fix this error?

If you want to be able to process all variants, regardless of their
assignments to approval year and version, choose "All variants." If you
do so, then you can no longer select an approval year or versions.
If you only want to process the variants that are assigned to a certain
approval year and/or certain versions, then deselect "All variants." If
you do so, you have to enter an approval year.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO_PLANNING102 - Selections inconsistent for variants, approval year, versions ?

  The SAP error message AO_PLANNING102 typically indicates that there is an inconsistency in the selections made for variants, approval years, or versions in the planning application. This error often arises in the context of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) or SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) when users attempt to execute a planning function or report.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Variants: The selected variant may not match the data or settings defined in the planning model.
  Approval Year Issues: The approval year selected may not be valid or may not correspond to the data available in the system.
  Version Mismatch: The version selected may not be compatible with the other selections or may not exist in the system.
  Data Locking: The data for the selected year or version may be locked or not available for the selected variant.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selected variant, year, or version.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Selections: Review the selections made for variants, approval years, and versions. Ensure that they are consistent and valid.
  Validate Variants: Ensure that the selected variant exists and is correctly configured in the planning model.
  Confirm Approval Year: Verify that the approval year is valid and corresponds to the data available in the system.
  Check Versions: Ensure that the selected version is available and correctly set up in the planning application.
  Data Locking: Check if the data for the selected year or version is locked. If it is, you may need to unlock it or choose a different year/version.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the selected data. If not, contact your system administrator to adjust the permissions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for the specific planning application you are using (e.g., SAP BPC, SAP Analytics Cloud) for detailed information on variants, approval years, and versions.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further investigation.