How To Fix APO_BAPI168 - The PPM &1 (internal key) does not exist in system group &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APO_BAPI - Message Class for APO BAPIs

• Message number: 168

• Message text: The PPM &1 (internal key) does not exist in system group &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APO_BAPI168 - The PPM &1 (internal key) does not exist in system group &2 ?

  The SAP error message APO_BAPI168 indicates that a Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) Planning Object (PPM) does not exist in the specified system group. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to access or manipulate a PPM that has not been defined or is not available in the specified system group.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent PPM: The PPM you are trying to access does not exist in the system group specified in the error message.
  Incorrect System Group: The system group you are referencing may not be the correct one where the PPM is defined.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between different systems or environments (e.g., development, testing, production).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the PPM in the specified system group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify PPM Existence:
  
  Check if the PPM with the specified internal key exists in the system group. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP APO (e.g., using transaction /SAPAPO/PPM).
  
  
  
  Check System Group:
  
  Ensure that you are referencing the correct system group. You can verify the system group settings in the configuration or master data settings.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  If you suspect data synchronization issues, ensure that the data is consistent across different systems. You may need to run data consistency checks or re-import data if necessary.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the PPM. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user roles are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO, such as /SAPAPO/PPM for managing PPMs.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to APO_BAPI168 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.