How To Fix MD125 - Planning version & has already been allocated to the scenario

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD - Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

• Message number: 125

• Message text: Planning version & has already been allocated to the scenario

What causes this issue?

A planning version was allocated to the scenario in the last data
transfer. Therefore, it is not possible to allocate another version
number.

System Response

The planning version is automatically allocated to the planning scenario
in the first data transfer. In the planning scenario, you can display
the date of the data transfer and the plannng version.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

It is not necessary to enter a version.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD125 - Planning version & has already been allocated to the scenario ?

  The SAP error message MD125 indicates that a planning version has already been allocated to a specific scenario in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules, where planning versions are used to manage different planning scenarios.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Allocation: The planning version you are trying to allocate has already been assigned to another scenario.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that prevent the allocation of the planning version to multiple scenarios.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to modify the allocation of planning versions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Allocations: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/MD61 for planning versions) and check which scenarios the planning version is currently allocated to.
  If it is already allocated to a scenario that you do not need, consider deallocating it.
  
  
  
  Deallocate the Planning Version:
  
  If you need to reallocate the planning version, you may need to first deallocate it from the existing scenario. This can usually be done in the planning version settings.
  
  
  
  Create a New Planning Version:
  
  If the planning version is required for multiple scenarios, consider creating a new planning version that can be allocated to the desired scenario.
  
  
  
  Review User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to make the changes has the necessary authorizations to allocate or deallocate planning versions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to planning versions and scenarios for any specific guidelines or restrictions.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Planning Versions: In SAP, planning versions are used to manage different sets of data for planning purposes. Each version can represent different scenarios, such as "Best Case," "Worst Case," or "Budget."
  Scenarios: Scenarios in SAP planning tools allow users to simulate different planning situations and analyze the impact of various factors on the planning process.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MD61 for planning version management and /SAPAPO/MD62 for scenario management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MD125 error and successfully manage your planning versions and scenarios in SAP.