How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_DIS020 - Select Planning Book and Data View

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_DIS -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Select Planning Book and Data View

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_DIS020 - Select Planning Book and Data View ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_DIS020 typically indicates that there is an issue with selecting a planning book and data view in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically in the context of the Multi-Dimensional Planning (MDP) functionality.
  Cause:
  
  Planning Book Not Defined: The planning book you are trying to access may not be defined in the system.
  Data View Not Available: The specific data view you are trying to select may not be available or may not be assigned to the planning book.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified planning book or data view.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent the planning book or data view from being recognized.
  Transport Issues: If the planning book or data view was recently transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Book Definition:
  
  Go to the planning book definition in the SAP APO system and ensure that the planning book you are trying to access is correctly defined.
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/SDP94 to check the planning book settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Data View:
  
  Ensure that the data view you are trying to select is correctly defined and assigned to the planning book.
  You can check this in the planning book configuration.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the planning book and data view. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Check for any inconsistencies in the configuration that might affect the planning book or data view.
  
  
  
  Transport Consistency:
  
  If the planning book or data view was recently transported, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they are correctly activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning book maintenance and /SAPAPO/SDP93 for data view maintenance.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.