How To Fix /SAPAPO/AMON_APO003 - Planning book '&1' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/AMON_APO -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Planning book '&1' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/AMON_APO003 - Planning book '&1' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/AMON_APO003 Planning book '&1' does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to access a planning book that has not been defined or is not available in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Planning Book: The specified planning book (indicated by &1) has not been created or does not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the planning book.
  Incorrect Configuration: The planning book may have been deleted or not properly configured in the system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the planning book name when it is being called.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Planning Book Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/PLN1 (or the relevant transaction for planning books) and check if the planning book exists.
  Ensure that the name of the planning book is correctly spelled and matches what is being referenced.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the planning book. This can be checked with the help of a system administrator or by reviewing the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Create or Reconfigure Planning Book:
  
  If the planning book does not exist, you may need to create it using the appropriate configuration settings.
  If it was deleted or incorrectly configured, you may need to recreate it or adjust the settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to planning books in APO for additional guidance on creating and managing planning books.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs:
  
  Look into system logs or error logs for any additional information that might provide context for the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/PLN1: To manage planning books.
  /SAPAPO/AMON: To access the monitoring tools in APO.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to planning books in your version of SAP APO.
  
  
  User Forums and Communities: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.