How To Fix /SAPAPO/MA418 - Selection contains more than one version

/SAPAPO/MA418 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MA -

• Message number: 418

• Message text: Selection contains more than one version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA418 - Selection contains more than one version ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA418 Selection contains more than one version typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to execute a planning function or report that involves multiple versions of data, but the system is unable to determine which version to use.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Versions: The error is triggered when the selection criteria specified in the planning function or report includes data from multiple versions. This can happen if the user has not specified a particular version or if the selection criteria are too broad.
  Version Configuration: The system may be configured to require a single version for certain operations, and if multiple versions are found, it raises this error.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or issues in the data that lead to the system identifying multiple versions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify a Single Version: When executing the planning function or report, ensure that you specify a