How To Fix /SAPAPO/MC01299 - Macro & is not available in report & (PPM plan &) or causes error

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MC01 -

• Message number: 299

• Message text: Macro & is not available in report & (PPM plan &) or causes error

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01299 - Macro & is not available in report & (PPM plan &) or causes error ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01299 typically indicates that a macro is not available in the context of a report or that there is an issue with the planning object (PPM plan) being referenced. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when working with macros in planning books or when executing planning functions.
  Causes of the Error
  
  Missing Macro Definition: The macro you are trying to use may not be defined in the planning book or may not be activated.
  Incorrect Planning Book: The planning book you are using may not be the one that contains the macro.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the macro or the planning book.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries in the planning object.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the planning book or macro, you may be referencing an outdated or incorrect version.
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Check Macro Definition:
  
  Go to the planning book and check if the macro is defined and activated. You can do this in the SAP GUI by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/MC62 for planning books).
  Ensure that the macro is correctly defined and that all necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Verify Planning Book:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct planning book that contains the macro. You can check this in the planning book settings.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the macro and the planning book.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data in the planning object (PPM plan) to ensure that it is complete and correct. Look for any missing or incorrect entries that could cause the macro to fail.
  
  
  
  Check for Version Conflicts:
  
  If there are multiple versions of the planning book or macro, ensure that you are using the correct version. You may need to update or synchronize the versions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific macro and planning book you are using for any additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MC62 (Planning Book Maintenance) and /SAPAPO/MC8A (Macro Maintenance) for managing planning books and macros.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.