How To Fix /SAPAPO/ADV080 - No description available for macro &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ADV -

• Message number: 080

• Message text: No description available for macro &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ADV080 - No description available for macro &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ADV080 No description available for macro &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a macro is being executed, but the system cannot find a description or definition for the specified macro.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Macro Definition: The macro specified in the error message (&1) does not have a corresponding definition in the system. This could happen if the macro was deleted or not properly created.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the macro may not have the necessary authorizations to access the macro or its description.
  Transport Issues: If the macro was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing definitions.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent the macro from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Macro Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/MC8 (Macro Maintenance) and check if the macro exists and is correctly defined.
  If the macro is missing, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the macro has the necessary authorizations to access and execute the macro. Check the user roles and authorizations in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the macro was recently transported, verify that the transport request was completed successfully and that all necessary objects were included in the transport.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that everything is set up correctly. This may involve checking settings related to macros and planning functions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific macro or APO functionality you are working with. There may be specific guidelines or known issues documented by SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MC8 for macro maintenance and /SAPAPO/MC9 for macro execution.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or the specific macro you are working with. SAP Notes often contain fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or other user groups for discussions related to this error message. Other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.