How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB021 - No macro access key found for planning book &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: No macro access key found for planning book &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB021 - No macro access key found for planning book &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB021 No macro access key found for planning book &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user tries to access a planning book that is expected to have a macro associated with it, but the system cannot find the corresponding macro access key.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Macro Access Key: The planning book specified in the error message does not have a macro access key defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The planning book may not be properly configured to use macros, or the macro itself may not be defined or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the macro associated with the planning book.
  Transport Issues: If the planning book and its associated macros were transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in the macro not being available.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Macro Configuration:
  
  Go to the planning book configuration in the SAP APO system.
  Verify that the macro is defined and associated with the planning book in question.
  Ensure that the macro access key is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Create or Assign Macro:
  
  If no macro exists, you may need to create a new macro and assign it to the planning book.
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/MSDP_MACRO to create or manage macros.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the macro. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the planning book and macro were transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues.
  Ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on configuring planning books and macros.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/MSDP_MACRO: For managing macros.
  /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB: For managing planning books.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the planning book is properly configured to use macros.