How To Fix /CPD/SS_MESSAGES397 - Demand or supply can be created only for the current version.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/SS_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 397

• Message text: Demand or supply can be created only for the current version.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/SS_MESSAGES397 - Demand or supply can be created only for the current version. ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/SS_MESSAGES397 indicates that there is an issue with creating demand or supply in a version that is not the current version. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules where version management is crucial for planning processes.
  Cause:
  
  Version Management: The error usually arises when you attempt to create or modify demand or supply data in a version that is not marked as the current version. In SAP, versions are used to manage different planning scenarios, and only the current version is allowed for certain operations.
  Incorrect Version Selection: The version you are trying to use may not be set as the active or current version in the system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to work with the current version.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Current Version: Verify which version is set as the current version in your planning area. You can do this by navigating to the relevant planning area settings in SAP.
  Change Version: If you need to work with a different version, you may need to change the version to the current one. This can typically be done in the planning book or through the version management settings.
  Create Demand/Supply in Current Version: Ensure that you are creating or modifying demand or supply data in the current version. If you need to work with historical data or a different scenario, consider copying the data to the current version.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the current version. If not, contact your SAP administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Version Management in SAP APO: Understanding how version management works in SAP APO can help prevent this error. Familiarize yourself with the concepts of active versions, historical versions, and how to switch between them.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on version management and error handling in the specific module you are working with.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create or modify demand or supply in the appropriate version.