How To Fix /SAPAPO/MA142 - This InfoCube does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MA -

• Message number: 142

• Message text: This InfoCube does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA142 - This InfoCube does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA142 indicates that the specified InfoCube does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to access or manipulate data related to an InfoCube that has not been defined or has been deleted.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent InfoCube: The InfoCube you are trying to access has not been created or has been deleted from the system.
  Incorrect InfoCube Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the InfoCube reference.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoCube, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoCube was recently transported from another system, it may not have been successfully imported.
  System Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the InfoCube due to missing settings or inconsistencies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify InfoCube Existence:
  
  Go to the SAP GUI and use transaction code RSA1 to access the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  Navigate to the InfoCubes section and check if the InfoCube in question is listed.
  
  
  
  Check Naming:
  
  Ensure that the name of the InfoCube you are trying to access is spelled correctly and matches the name in the system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoCube. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Transport Logs:
  
  If the InfoCube was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Recreate the InfoCube:
  
  If the InfoCube does not exist and is required, you may need to recreate it. Ensure that you have the necessary design and data model before doing so.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP APO you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to the error message /SAPAPO/MA142. SAP frequently updates their knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.