How To Fix /SAPAPO/LOC156 - Planning version does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/LOC -

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Planning version does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOC156 - Planning version does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOC156 Planning version does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to access or manipulate data related to a planning version that has not been defined or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Planning Version: The planning version you are trying to access has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Version Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the planning version you are trying to use.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified planning version.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from another system or environment, the planning version may not have been included in the transfer.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Versions:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/VER to view existing planning versions.
  Verify if the planning version you are trying to use is listed.
  
  
  
  Create a New Planning Version:
  
  If the planning version does not exist, you can create a new one using the same transaction code (/SAPAPO/VER).
  Ensure that you define the necessary settings and parameters for the new version.
  
  
  
  Correct Version Name:
  
  Double-check the name of the planning version you are trying to access. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect characters.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the planning version. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  If the planning version is supposed to exist but does not, check for any data consistency issues or errors in the data transfer process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on managing planning versions in APO.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/VER for managing planning versions and /SAPAPO/LOC for location-related data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to planning versions in your specific version of SAP APO.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the planning version is correctly set up in your SAP APO environment.