How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB046 - Planning book &1 does not have a data view named &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB -

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Planning book &1 does not have a data view named &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB046 - Planning book &1 does not have a data view named &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB046 indicates that the specified planning book does not contain a data view with the name provided in the error message. This can occur in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when working with planning books and data views.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data View: The data view specified in the error message does not exist in the planning book. This could be due to a typo in the name or because the data view was never created.
  Incorrect Planning Book: The planning book specified may not be the one intended for use, leading to a mismatch between the planning book and the data view.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified data view.
  Transport Issues: If the planning book and data view were transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport process that caused the data view to be missing.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Data View Name: Check the name of the data view you are trying to access. Ensure that it is spelled correctly and matches the name defined in the planning book.
  Check Planning Book Configuration:
  
  Go to the planning book configuration in the SAP APO system.
  Verify that the data view exists in the specified planning book.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or modify the planning book to include the required data view.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the planning book and the data view. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  Transport Validation: If the planning book and data view were transported, check the transport logs for any errors. Ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  Recreate Data View: If the data view is missing and cannot be found, you may need to recreate it. This can be done through the planning book configuration settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MSDP to access planning book settings and configurations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on creating and managing planning books and data views in SAP APO.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.