How To Fix /SAPAPO/MCPSH_SEL003 - No valid planning version selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MCPSH_SEL -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: No valid planning version selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MCPSH_SEL003 - No valid planning version selected ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MCPSH_SEL003 No valid planning version selected typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to execute a planning function or transaction that requires a valid planning version, but none has been selected or the selected version is not valid.
  Cause:
  
  No Planning Version Selected: The user has not selected any planning version in the relevant transaction or screen.
  Invalid Planning Version: The selected planning version may not exist, may have been deleted, or may not be active.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selected planning version.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent the planning version from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select a Valid Planning Version:
  
  Ensure that you select a valid planning version from the dropdown or selection screen. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction and checking the available planning versions.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Version Status:
  
  Go to the planning version maintenance transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/MCPV) and verify that the planning version you are trying to use is active and valid.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Planning Version:
  
  If the planning version does not exist, you may need to create a new planning version or activate an existing one. This can be done in the planning version maintenance transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that your user profile has the necessary authorizations to access the planning version. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify your authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that everything is set up correctly. This may involve checking the settings in the planning area or other related configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on planning versions and their management in APO.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to planning versions include /SAPAPO/MCPV (Planning Version Maintenance) and /SAPAPO/MCPSH (Planning Book).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to planning versions.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully select a valid planning version in SAP APO.