How To Fix /SAPAPO/MA017 - Version & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MA -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Version & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA017 - Version & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA017 Version & does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a specific version of a planning object, such as a planning book, data view, or other related objects. This error can arise due to various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Version: The version specified in the transaction or report does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Version Assignment: The version might not be correctly assigned to the planning book or data view.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified version.
  Data Deletion: The version may have been deleted or not yet created in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent the version from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Version Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/MP30 for planning books) and verify if the version exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or use a different version.
  
  
  
  Correct Version Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the version is correctly assigned to the planning book or data view you are trying to access.
  You can check this in the configuration settings of the planning book.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the version. This can be done by reviewing the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore Version:
  
  If the version is missing, you may need to create it using the appropriate transaction or restore it if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP Basis or APO configuration team to ensure that all settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the version was recently transported from another system, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MP30 (for planning books) and /SAPAPO/MC90 (for version management).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for APO to understand how versions are managed and configured.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.