How To Fix /SAPAPO/FAVSEL026 - Data view is not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/FAVSEL -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Data view is not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/FAVSEL026 - Data view is not available ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/FAVSEL026 Data view is not available typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to access a data view that is either not defined, has been deleted, or is not available for the current user or context.
  Causes:
  
  Data View Not Defined: The specific data view you are trying to access has not been created or defined in the system.
  Data View Deleted: The data view may have been deleted or is no longer active.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data view.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent the data view from being displayed.
  Transport Issues: If the data view was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data View Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/SDP94 for the planning book) and verify if the data view exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Verify User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data view. This can be done by reviewing the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for the data view are correct. This may involve checking the planning book settings or other related configurations.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  If the data view was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on the specific data view and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning books) and /SAPAPO/SDP93 (for data views).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any known issues or patches that may resolve the problem.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the /SAPAPO/FAVSEL026 Data view is not available error in your SAP APO system.