How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_CAP020 - Invalid version in selection profile for alternative resources

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_CAP -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Invalid version in selection profile for alternative resources

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_CAP020 - Invalid version in selection profile for alternative resources ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_CAP020 Invalid version in selection profile for alternative resources typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the selection profile used for alternative resources in the planning process. This error indicates that the version specified in the selection profile is not valid or does not exist.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Version: The version specified in the selection profile may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the selection profile settings, such as incorrect assignment of versions.
  Data Consistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or planning data that lead to the selection profile referencing an invalid version.
  Transport Issues: If the selection profile was transported from another system, it may not have been properly configured in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Version Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/MC62 for version management) and verify that the version specified in the selection profile exists.
  If the version does not exist, create it or modify the selection profile to reference a valid version.
  
  
  
  Review Selection Profile Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the selection profile and ensure that the version is correctly assigned.
  Make sure that the selection profile is properly set up to use the intended version.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the master data and planning data to ensure that there are no discrepancies that could lead to this error.
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MC62 or /SAPAPO/MC73 to check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  Reconfigure the selection profile in the target system if needed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with details of the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MC62 (for version management) and /SAPAPO/MC73 (for selection profiles).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal, as they may provide specific fixes or workarounds.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on selection profiles and version management in APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /SAPAPO/MSDP_CAP020 error message.