How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_DIS017 - Planning book must be specified for the 'Aggregated Planning' model check

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_DIS -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Planning book must be specified for the 'Aggregated Planning' model check

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_DIS017 - Planning book must be specified for the 'Aggregated Planning' model check ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_DIS017 indicates that a planning book must be specified for the 'Aggregated Planning' model check in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when you are trying to execute a planning function or process that requires a specific planning book to be defined, but it has not been set up correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Planning Book: The planning book required for the aggregated planning model is not specified or is missing in the configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the planning book or the aggregated planning model may not be correctly set up.
  Model Definition Issues: The model definition for the aggregated planning may not have the necessary planning book linked to it.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Planning Book Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/MP30 (or the relevant transaction for planning book maintenance).
  Verify that the planning book you intend to use for aggregated planning is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Assign Planning Book to Model:
  
  Navigate to the model definition in the SAP APO system.
  Ensure that the planning book is assigned to the aggregated planning model. You can do this by going to the relevant model configuration and checking the settings.
  
  
  
  Review Aggregated Planning Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the aggregated planning model to ensure that all required parameters, including the planning book, are correctly specified.
  If necessary, create or modify the aggregated planning model to include the correct planning book.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by executing the planning function or process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on setting up planning books and aggregated planning models.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MP30 for planning book maintenance and /SAPAPO/MC62 for model configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to planning books and models in the SAP APO system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully configure the planning book for your aggregated planning model.