How To Fix AP159 - Plan version &1 for approval year &2 is not defined

AP159 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Plan version &1 for approval year &2 is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP159 - Plan version &1 for approval year &2 is not defined ?

  The SAP error message AP159 indicates that a specific plan version for a given approval year is not defined in the system. This error typically arises in the context of planning and budgeting processes within SAP, particularly in modules related to financial planning, controlling, or project management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Plan Version: The specified plan version does not exist in the system for the indicated approval year.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for planning versions may not be set up correctly.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the plan version or approval year being referenced.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified plan version.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plan Version Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually found in the controlling or planning module).
  Verify that the plan version for the specified approval year is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Plan Version:
  
  If the plan version does not exist,