How To Fix /SAPAPO/DM_VERS_MGMT004 - Planning version must not be the active version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DM_VERS_MGMT -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Planning version must not be the active version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DM_VERS_MGMT004 - Planning version must not be the active version ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DM_VERS_MGMT004 Planning version must not be the active version typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you are trying to perform an operation that requires a planning version that is not currently active. This error is related to the version management in SAP APO, where certain operations can only be performed on inactive planning versions.
  Cause:
  
  Active Version Conflict: The planning version you are trying to use is currently set as the active version in the system. The system does not allow modifications or certain operations on the active version to prevent inconsistencies.
  Version Management Settings: The settings in the version management configuration may restrict certain actions on the active version.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Active Version:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/VER (or the relevant transaction for version management).
  Identify which version is currently set as active.
  
  
  
  Use an Inactive Version:
  
  If you need to perform an operation (like planning, data entry, etc.), switch to an inactive version. You can do this by selecting a different version that is not active.
  
  
  
  Change Active Version:
  
  If necessary, you can change the active version to another one that is not currently being used. This can be done in the version management settings.
  Ensure that the version you want to activate is properly configured and does not have any pending changes.
  
  
  
  Review Version Management Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for version management in your SAP APO system to ensure that they align with your business processes and requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed instructions on managing planning versions and understanding version management in SAP APO.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/VER for version management and /SAPAPO/DM for demand management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to version management issues or specific bugs that may be relevant to your version of SAP APO.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change planning versions or perform operations on them.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your planning activities in SAP APO.