How To Fix /SAPAPO/ATPLOG_PAL118 - Definition of planning area/version &1/&2 restricts reading area

/SAPAPO/ATPLOG_PAL118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ATPLOG_PAL -

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Definition of planning area/version &1/&2 restricts reading area

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATPLOG_PAL118 - Definition of planning area/version &1/&2 restricts reading area ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATPLOG_PAL118 indicates that there is a restriction in the definition of the planning area or version that prevents the system from reading the specified area. This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when working with planning areas and versions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Planning Area/Version Configuration: The planning area or version you are trying to access may not be properly configured to allow reading of the specified area. This could be due to restrictions set in the planning area definition.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified planning area or version.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the system from reading the planning area or version correctly.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the planning area or version may not align with the data being processed, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Area/Version Configuration:
  
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