How To Fix /SAPAPO/FAVSEL025 - Planning book is not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/FAVSEL -

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Planning book is not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/FAVSEL025 - Planning book is not available ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/FAVSEL025 Planning book is not available typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to access a planning book that is either not defined, not activated, or not available in the system. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Planning Book Not Defined: The planning book you are trying to access may not be defined in the system.
  Planning Book Not Activated: The planning book might exist but is not activated for use.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the planning book.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent the planning book from being recognized.
  Transport Issues: If the planning book was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Planning Book Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/SDP94 (or the relevant transaction for planning book maintenance) and verify if the planning book exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Activate the Planning Book:
  
  If the planning book exists but is not activated, you can activate it in the planning book maintenance area.
  Ensure that the planning book is set up correctly with the necessary key figures and characteristics.
  
  
  
  Verify User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the planning book. This can be done by reviewing the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that everything is set up correctly for the planning book.
  Ensure that the planning area associated with the planning book is also correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Transport and Import Issues:
  
  If the planning book was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was imported successfully.
  If there are issues, you may need to re-transport the planning book or manually create it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/SDP94: Planning Book Maintenance
  /SAPAPO/SDP93: Planning Book Selection
  /SAPAPO/SDP91: Planning Book Overview
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on planning books and their configuration in SAP APO.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to planning books and this error message.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or APO support team for further investigation.