How To Fix /SAPAPO/CTM1204 - Planning version &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CTM1 -

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Planning version &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1204 - Planning version &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1204 Planning version &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to access or manipulate a planning version that has not been defined or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Planning Version: The specified planning version (represented by &1 in the error message) has not been created or has been deleted.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the planning version name or ID that the user is trying to access.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the specified planning version.
  Configuration Issues: The planning version may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Version:
  
  Verify that the planning version you are trying to access actually exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP APO (e.g., /SAPAPO/CTM or /SAPAPO/SDP94) and checking the list of available planning versions.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore Planning Version:
  
  If the planning version does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the planning version maintenance transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/VER).
  If it was deleted, you may need to restore it from a backup or recreate it based on your planning requirements.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Ensure that the planning version name or ID is entered correctly without any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Confirm that you have the necessary authorizations to access the planning version. You may need to contact your system administrator to verify your user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing planning versions in SAP APO.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP Basis or APO configuration team to ensure that the planning version settings are correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/VER for planning version maintenance and /SAPAPO/CTM for the CTM (Capable-to-Match) planning process.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to planning versions in your specific version of SAP APO.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully work with the planning versions in SAP APO.