How To Fix /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS172 - Service profile &1 contains an unknown planning mode &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS -

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Service profile &1 contains an unknown planning mode &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS172 - Service profile &1 contains an unknown planning mode &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS172 indicates that there is an issue with a service profile in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). Specifically, the error states that the service profile contains an unknown planning mode. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  
  Unknown Planning Mode: The planning mode specified in the service profile does not exist in the system. This could happen if:
  
  The planning mode was deleted or not created.
  There is a typo or incorrect entry in the service profile.
  The planning mode is not activated or not available in the current configuration.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The service profile may not be properly configured to include valid planning modes.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the service profile was transported from another system, the planning mode may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Modes:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/PM (Planning Mode) and verify if the planning mode specified in the error message exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the service profile to reference a valid planning mode.
  
  
  
  Review Service Profile:
  
  Use transaction code /SAPAPO/DP (or the relevant transaction for your scenario) to check the service profile configuration.
  Ensure that the planning modes listed in the service profile are valid and correctly spelled.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If the planning mode is missing, you can create a new planning mode or modify the existing service profile to include valid planning modes.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects, including planning modes, were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on configuring service profiles and planning modes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/PM: For managing planning modes.
  /SAPAPO/DP: For managing service profiles and demand planning settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  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 identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.