How To Fix /SAPAPO/INC_DP028 - Planning object structure & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/INC_DP -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Planning object structure & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/INC_DP028 - Planning object structure & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/INC_DP028 Planning object structure & does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when working with the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or Demand Planning (DP) modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specified planning object structure, which is essential for various planning activities.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Planning Object Structure: The specified planning object structure does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the name or the structure not being created or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the planning object structure.
  Transport Issues: If the planning object structure was recently transported from another system, it may not have been successfully imported or activated.
  Configuration Issues: The planning object structure may not be properly configured or may have been deleted or modified incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Planning Object Structure:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/POC (Planning Object Structure) and verify if the specified planning object structure exists.
  Ensure that the name is correctly spelled and matches what is being referenced in the error message.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate the Planning Object Structure:
  
  If the planning object structure does not exist, you may need to create it using the appropriate configuration settings.
  If it exists but is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the planning object structure. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Logs:
  
  If the planning object structure was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific planning object structure for any additional configuration steps or prerequisites.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/POC for planning object structures and /SAPAPO/DP for demand planning.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any known issues or patches that may resolve the problem.
  Configuration Guides: Review configuration guides for SAP APO or IBP to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed in setting up planning object structures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.