How To Fix /SAPAPO/MA201 - Enter numerical digits as the version number

/SAPAPO/MA201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MA -

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Enter numerical digits as the version number

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/SAPAPO/MA201 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA201 Enter numerical digits as the version number typically occurs in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module when a user attempts to enter a version number that is not in the correct numerical format. This error is often encountered in transactions related to planning, such as when creating or modifying planning versions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following:
  
  Non-numeric Input: The version number entered contains non-numeric characters (e.g., letters, special characters).
  Incorrect Format: The version number may be in an incorrect format that does not conform to the expected numerical format.
  Leading or Trailing Spaces: Sometimes, leading or trailing spaces in the input field can cause the system to misinterpret the input.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input: Ensure that the version number you are entering consists only of numerical digits (0-9). Remove any letters, special characters, or spaces.
  
  
  Correct Format: Make