How To Fix IKB121 - Please enter a version number

IKB121 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IKB - Knowledge base

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Please enter a version number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IKB121 - Please enter a version number ?

  The SAP error message IKB121 ("Please enter a version number") typically occurs in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or other planning-related transactions where a version number is required but not provided. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when creating or modifying planning views, reports, or data entries.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Version Number: The most common cause is that the user has not entered a version number in the relevant field. In many planning applications, a version number is essential to differentiate between different planning scenarios (e.g., actuals, forecasts, budgets).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require a version number to be specified but are not set up correctly.
  User Authorization: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain versions, leading to this error when trying to enter or select a version.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Version Number: The simplest solution is to ensure