How To Fix /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG106 - The specified version &1 does not exist in planning area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG -

• Message number: 106

• Message text: The specified version &1 does not exist in planning area &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG106 - The specified version &1 does not exist in planning area &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG106 indicates that a specified version does not exist in the given planning area. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to access or manipulate data related to a planning version that has not been defined or is not available in the specified planning area.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Version: The version you are trying to access has not been created or does not exist in the planning area.
  Incorrect Version Name: There may be a typo or incorrect version name specified in the transaction or program.
  Planning Area Configuration: The planning area may not be configured to include the specified version.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified version.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Version Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/VER (or the relevant transaction for managing versions) and verify if the specified version exists in the planning area.
  
  
  
  Create the Version:
  
  If the version does not exist, you can create it using the same transaction. Ensure that you define it correctly for the planning area in question.
  
  
  
  Verify Input Parameters:
  
  Double-check the input parameters in the transaction or program where the error occurred. Ensure that the version name and planning area are correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Area Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the planning area to ensure that it is set up to include the version you are trying to access.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the version and planning area. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing versions and planning areas in APO.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/VER for version management and /SAPAPO/MC for planning area configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the specified version is correctly set up in the planning area.