How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB018 - No assignment found for ADV_LAYOUT (&1) ADV_VIEW (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No assignment found for ADV_LAYOUT (&1) ADV_VIEW (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB018 - No assignment found for ADV_LAYOUT (&1) ADV_VIEW (&2) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB018 No assignment found for ADV_LAYOUT (&1) ADV_VIEW (&2) typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the configuration of the Advanced Planning Layout (APL) or the Advanced View (AV) in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The error indicates that there is no assignment found for the specified Advanced Layout and Advanced View. This could mean that the layout you are trying to use is not properly assigned to the view in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings of the Advanced Planning Layout or the Advanced View.
  Transport Issues: If the layout or view was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly configured in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified layout or view.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Assignments: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Advanced Planning Layouts and Advanced Views in the SAP APO system.
  Verify that the layout specified in the error message is correctly assigned to the view you are trying to access.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/SDP1 for planning books) and checking the assignments.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Layout/View:
  
  If the layout or view does not exist, you may need to create it or modify an existing one to ensure it is properly configured.
  Ensure that the layout is active and correctly linked to the planning book.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  You may need to re-transport the layout or view if there were issues during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the specified layout and view.
  You can check this in the user roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Advanced Planning and Optimization for any specific guidance on this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP1 (for planning books) and /SAPAPO/SDP2 (for layout maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB018.