How To Fix /SAPAPO/CDPSSIMULATI006 - Simulation version &1 cannot be opened

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CDPSSIMULATI -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Simulation version &1 cannot be opened

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPSSIMULATI006 - Simulation version &1 cannot be opened ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPSSIMULATI006 indicates that a simulation version in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) cannot be opened. This error typically arises in the context of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module, particularly when dealing with simulation versions in the Demand Planning (DP) or Supply Network Planning (SNP) areas.
  Causes:
  
  Version Not Active: The simulation version you are trying to access may not be active or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the simulation version.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues with the system, such as database inconsistencies or system configuration problems.
  Incorrect Version Name: The version name specified may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Locking Issues: The version might be locked by another user or process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Version Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for Demand Planning) or /SAPAPO/SNP94 (for Supply Network Planning) and verify if the simulation version is active.
  If it is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the simulation version. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check if there are any locks on the version. If there are locks, you may need to unlock them or wait for the other user to finish their process.
  
  
  
  Correct Version Name:
  
  Double-check the version name you are trying to access for any typos or errors.
  
  
  
  Technical Support:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team to investigate any underlying technical issues.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction code SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide patches and updates.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for APO and simulation versions to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional 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.