How To Fix /SAPAPO/MA208 - Combination of InfoCube &/planning version & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MA -

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Combination of InfoCube &/planning version & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA208 - Combination of InfoCube &/planning version & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA208 Combination of InfoCube &/planning version & does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the configuration or data related to the InfoCube and planning version being used in a planning scenario.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent InfoCube or Planning Version: The specified InfoCube or planning version does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the name or the InfoCube/planning version not being created or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified InfoCube or planning version.
  Data Model Issues: The InfoCube may not be properly configured or may not have been activated in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoCube or planning version was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify InfoCube and Planning Version:
  
  Check the names of the InfoCube and planning version in the transaction code RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) or SAPAPO transaction codes.
  Ensure that the InfoCube and planning version exist and are correctly spelled.
  
  
  
  Check Activation:
  
  Ensure that the InfoCube is activated. You can do this in the Data Warehousing Workbench by navigating to the InfoCube and checking its status.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoCube and planning version. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the user management transaction (SU01).
  
  
  
  Transport and Configuration:
  
  If the InfoCube or planning version was recently transported, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  If needed, re-import the transport request or check for any missing objects.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Check for System Errors:
  
  Look into system logs or error logs for any additional information that might indicate underlying issues with the InfoCube or planning version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  SAPAPO: Various APO-related transactions
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to InfoCubes and planning versions.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on configuring and managing InfoCubes and planning versions in SAP APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /SAPAPO/MA208.