How To Fix /SAPAPO/ADV029 - The macro book with internal key &1 / &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ADV -

• Message number: 029

• Message text: The macro book with internal key &1 / &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ADV029 - The macro book with internal key &1 / &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ADV029 indicates that a macro book with the specified internal key does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to access or execute a macro that has not been defined or has been deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Macro Book: The macro book you are trying to access has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Key: The internal key (ID) you are using to reference the macro book is incorrect or mistyped.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the macro book.
  Transport Issues: If the macro book was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Macro Book Existence:
  
  Check if the macro book with the specified internal key exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP APO where macro books are managed (e.g., /SAPAPO/MC62 for macro management).
  
  
  
  Create or Restore the Macro Book:
  
  If the macro book does not exist, you may need to create it. If it was deleted, check if it can be restored from a backup or if it can be recreated based on documentation or previous versions.
  
  
  
  Check the Internal Key:
  
  Ensure that the internal key you are using is correct. Double-check for any typos or formatting issues.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the macro book. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust authorizations if necessary.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the macro book was supposed to be transported from another system, verify that the transport request was completed successfully and that the macro book is included in the transport.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing macro books in SAP APO, such as /SAPAPO/MC62 (Macro Management).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on creating and managing macro books.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.