How To Fix /SAPAPO/MA129 - Planning version contains no data, the actual data will be read

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MA -

• Message number: 129

• Message text: Planning version contains no data, the actual data will be read

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA129 - Planning version contains no data, the actual data will be read ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA129 indicates that the planning version you are trying to access does not contain any data. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you are attempting to perform planning activities, but the specified planning version is empty.
  Cause:
  
  Empty Planning Version: The planning version you are using has not been populated with any data. This can happen if the version was newly created and no data has been transferred or planned into it.
  Incorrect Version Selection: You may have selected the wrong planning version that does not have the relevant data.
  Data Deletion: Data may have been deleted from the planning version due to data management processes or errors.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data in the selected planning version.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Planning Version: Verify that you are using the correct planning version. You can do this by checking the version settings in the planning book or transaction.
  Populate Data: If the planning version is indeed empty, you will need to populate it with data. This can be done by:
  
  Transferring data from another version.
  Running a planning run to generate data.
  Manually entering data if applicable.
  
  
  Review Data Management: If data was deleted, check the data management processes to understand why and how to restore it if necessary.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the data in the planning version. Consult with your SAP security team if needed.
  Use Actual Data: If you are okay with using actual data instead of planned data, you can proceed with the operation as the message suggests that actual data will be read.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning books) or /SAPAPO/MC90 (for planning version management) to manage and check your planning versions.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on planning versions and data management in SAP APO.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to planning versions and data handling.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or APO support team for further investigation.