How To Fix /SAPAPO/MAT190 - The planning time fence cannot be saved in this planning version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -

• Message number: 190

• Message text: The planning time fence cannot be saved in this planning version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT190 - The planning time fence cannot be saved in this planning version ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT190 indicates that there is an issue with saving the planning time fence in a specific planning version within the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises due to various reasons related to configuration, data integrity, or system settings.
  Causes:
  
  Planning Version Lock: The planning version you are trying to modify may be locked or in use by another process or user.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the planning version.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data associated with the planning version.
  Configuration Settings: The planning time fence settings may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Active Planning Runs: If there are active planning runs or processes that are using the planning version, changes may not be allowed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Locks: Verify if the planning version is locked. You can check this in the transaction code /SAPAPO/VER (Planning Version Management) and unlock it if necessary.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to modify the planning version. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the data related to the planning version. You can use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/TS (Transaction Data) to check for inconsistencies.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings for the planning time fence in the planning version. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  End Active Processes: If there are active planning runs, wait for them to complete or terminate them if necessary before attempting to save changes to the planning time fence.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP APO you are using for any known issues or patches.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/VER for planning version management and /SAPAPO/TS for transaction data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific fixes or updates related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or APO support team for further investigation.