How To Fix /SAPAPO/LOC002 - Planning area & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/LOC -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Planning area & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOC002 - Planning area & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOC002 Planning area & does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user tries to access or perform operations related to a planning area that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Planning Area: The specified planning area does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the planning area name or the planning area not being created.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the planning area.
  Transport Issues: If the planning area was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Configuration Issues: The planning area may have been deleted or not configured correctly in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Planning Area Name: Verify that the planning area name is correct. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect characters.
  Create Planning Area: If the planning area does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction /SAPAPO/MP30 (for creating planning areas) or through the relevant configuration settings in the SAP APO system.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the planning area. This can be checked with the help of a system administrator.
  Transport Check: If the planning area was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully imported and activated.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings in the SAP APO system to ensure that the planning area is properly set up and active.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  /SAPAPO/MP30 - Create/Change Planning Area
  /SAPAPO/MP31 - Display Planning Area
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on planning areas and their configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to planning areas and error messages.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or APO support team for further investigation.