How To Fix IWB_MPS104 - Select two releases (predecessor and successor)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IWB_MPS - Messages for Multi-Product Support

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Select two releases (predecessor and successor)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IWB_MPS104 - Select two releases (predecessor and successor) ?

  The SAP error message IWB_MPS104, which states "Select two releases (predecessor and successor)," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules when you are trying to perform a planning operation that requires the selection of two different releases (versions) of a planning object, such as a product or a plan.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Selection: The error usually arises when the user has not selected both a predecessor and a successor release. The system expects two distinct releases to compare or analyze.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the planning area or the planning version settings that does not allow for the selection of the required releases.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently selected only one release or made an incorrect selection.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select Two Releases: Ensure that you select both a predecessor and a successor release in the relevant fields. This typically involves:
  
  Navigating to the appropriate screen where you can select releases.
  Choosing the correct predecessor release (the one you want to compare or analyze).
  Choosing the correct successor release (the one you want to compare against the predecessor).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you are sure that you have selected both releases but still encounter the error, check the configuration settings:
  
  Verify that the planning area is correctly set up to allow for the selection of multiple releases.
  Ensure that the versions/releases you are trying to select are active and available for the operation you are performing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the planning area and version management in your version of SAP.
  
  
  Seek Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific system configuration and business processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Guides: Review user guides or training materials related to the planning module you are using, as they may contain specific instructions on how to handle version selections.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IWB_MPS104 error and proceed with your planning activities in SAP.