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