How To Fix APO_BAPI161 - Plan &1 (internal key) does not exist in system network &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APO_BAPI - Message Class for APO BAPIs

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Plan &1 (internal key) does not exist in system network &2

What causes this issue?

Ann attempt was made to find the external key for plan &V1& (internal
key) in the business system group &v2&. However, a mapping entry could
not be found.
There may be an inconsistency in the master data.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check whether an entry for plans exists for &v1& in mapping table
/SAPAPO/PLANMAP. If this does exist, check whether the associated
system group agrees with system group &v2&. If the two groups do not
agree this can lead to data inconsistencies. Check whether the plan is
being used along with other master data and whether these exist in the
same system group. It may be the case that master data (product,
resource, location, ... ) from several different system groups is being
used and this is not permitted.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APO_BAPI161 - Plan &1 (internal key) does not exist in system network &2 ?

  The SAP error message APO_BAPI161 indicates that a specific plan (identified by the internal key) does not exist in the specified system network. This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to access or manipulate planning data that is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Plan: The plan you are trying to access or modify does not exist in the specified network. This could be due to a typo in the plan name or key.
  Incorrect Network: The network specified may not be the one where the plan is defined.
  Data Deletion: The plan may have been deleted or not yet created in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the plan or network.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent the plan from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Plan and Network: Check the internal key and the network name to ensure they are correct. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP APO and confirming the existence of the plan.
  Check Data: Ensure that the plan has been created and is active in the system. If it has been deleted, you may need to recreate it.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the plan and network. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that everything is set up correctly for the planning area and network.
  Consult Logs: Look at the application logs or system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning book) or /SAPAPO/MC62 (for network) to check the existence of the plan and network.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP APO documentation for more details on planning areas, networks, and how to manage them.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.