How To Fix /SAPAPO/MA634 - Planning versions exist -> Factoy calendar cannot be changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MA -

• Message number: 634

• Message text: Planning versions exist -> Factoy calendar cannot be changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA634 - Planning versions exist -> Factoy calendar cannot be changed ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA634 indicates that there are existing planning versions in the system that prevent changes to the factory calendar. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you attempt to modify the factory calendar while planning versions are still active or in use.
  Cause:
  
  Active Planning Versions: The primary cause of this error is that there are one or more planning versions that are currently active and linked to the factory calendar you are trying to change.
  Dependencies: The factory calendar is tied to various planning objects, and changing it while planning versions are in use can lead to inconsistencies in planning data.
  Locked Objects: The planning versions may be locked or in a state that does not allow changes to the factory calendar.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Active Planning Versions:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/VER (or use the relevant transaction for your version of SAP).
  Review the list of active planning versions and identify which ones are linked to the factory calendar you want to change.
  
  
  
  Deactivate or Delete Planning Versions:
  
  If possible, deactivate or delete the planning versions that are using the factory calendar. This can be done in the same transaction where you checked the versions.
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform these actions.
  
  
  
  Change the Factory Calendar:
  
  Once the planning versions are deactivated or deleted, you should be able to change the factory calendar without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Recreate Planning Versions:
  
  After changing the factory calendar, if needed, you can recreate the planning versions to reflect the new calendar settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of deactivating or deleting planning versions, consult the SAP documentation or your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/VER for managing planning versions and /SAPAPO/MC8 for factory calendar management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to planning versions and factory calendars.
  Testing: After making changes, it is advisable to test the planning process to ensure that everything functions as expected with the new factory calendar settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully change the factory calendar in your SAP APO system.