How To Fix /SAPAPO/ADV202 - Compatibility mode has already been deactivated

/SAPAPO/ADV202 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ADV -

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Compatibility mode has already been deactivated

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/SAPAPO/ADV202 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ADV202 Compatibility mode has already been deactivated typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an attempt to deactivate compatibility mode for a planning area that has already been deactivated. This can happen during various operations, such as when trying to execute a planning function or when performing data maintenance tasks.
  
  Cause:
  
  Redundant Deactivation Attempt: The error is triggered when a user tries to deactivate compatibility mode for a planning area that is already in a non-compatibility state.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the system configuration or settings related to the planning area.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform the action, leading to confusion about the state of compatibility mode.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Compatibility Mode Status: Before attempting to deactivate compatibility mode, check the current status of the planning area. You can do this by navigating to