How To Fix /SAPAPO/MD853 - Profile &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MD -

• Message number: 853

• Message text: Profile &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MD853 - Profile &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MD853 Profile &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a specific profile that is required for a planning function or process. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the execution of a planning run, when trying to access a planning book, or when performing data uploads.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Profile: The specified profile (indicated by &1 in the error message) has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Profile Name: There may be a typo or incorrect reference to the profile name in the configuration or during execution.
  Transport Issues: If the profile was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated properly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profile Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/MDP1 for planning profiles) and check if the profile exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Profile:
  
  If the profile is missing, create a new profile using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., /SAPAPO/MDP1 for creating a planning profile).
  Ensure that all necessary settings and parameters are configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify Profile Name:
  
  Double-check the name of the profile being referenced in the transaction or program to ensure there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  If the profile was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was included and activated in the target system.
  If necessary, re-transport the profile or manually create it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the profile. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific profile and its usage to ensure that all prerequisites are met.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MDP1 (for managing planning profiles) and /SAPAPO/MDP2 (for displaying planning profiles).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.