How To Fix /SAPAPO/FAVSEL023 - Planning book &1 is not an SNP planning book

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/FAVSEL -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Planning book &1 is not an SNP planning book

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/FAVSEL023 - Planning book &1 is not an SNP planning book ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/FAVSEL023 Planning book &1 is not an SNP planning book typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), specifically when working with planning books in the Supply Network Planning (SNP) module. This error indicates that the planning book you are trying to use is not configured as an SNP planning book, which is necessary for certain functionalities within SNP.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Planning Book Type: The planning book you are trying to access is not set up as an SNP planning book. It may be configured for a different purpose, such as Demand Planning (DP) or another module.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the planning book or the associated data views.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the SNP planning book.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Book Configuration:
  
  Go to the planning book configuration in the SAP APO system.
  Verify that the planning book is indeed set up as an SNP planning book. You can do this by checking the settings in the planning book definition.
  If it is not an SNP planning book, you may need to create a new planning book specifically for SNP or modify the existing one.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Planning Book:
  
  If you need to create a new SNP planning book, use transaction /SAPAPO/PNP1 to create a new planning book and ensure that it is configured for SNP.
  If you need to modify an existing planning book, ensure that the data views and key figures are appropriate for SNP planning.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the SNP planning book. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on configuring planning books in SNP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/PNP1: Planning Book Maintenance
  /SAPAPO/PNP2: Planning Book Display
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to planning books and SNP.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that you are using the correct planning book for your SNP activities.