How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB004 - Layout and macros for planning book <&1> were deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Layout and macros for planning book <&1> were deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB004 - Layout and macros for planning book <&1> were deleted ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB004 indicates that the layout and macros for a specific planning book have been deleted. This can occur in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system cannot find the specified layout or macros associated with the planning book.
  Cause:
  
  Manual Deletion: The layouts or macros may have been manually deleted by a user with the necessary authorizations.
  Transport Issues: If the planning book was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the layouts and macros may not have been included in the transport request.
  System Upgrade or Changes: Changes in the system configuration or upgrades may lead to the loss of certain layouts or macros.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database that lead to the system not being able to find the required layouts or macros.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Recreate Layouts and Macros: If the layouts and macros were deleted, you can recreate them manually in the planning book. This involves:
  
  Accessing the planning book in the SAP APO system.
  Redefining the layout settings and macros as per the requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport requests to ensure that the layouts and macros were included. If not, you may need to transport them again.
  
  
  Restore from Backup: If you have a backup of the planning book configurations, you can restore the layouts and macros from there.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the planning book layouts and macros.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP APO you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the deletion of layouts and macros.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and restore functionality to the planning book in SAP APO.