How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB155 - Planning layout &1 (release 2.0A) does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB -

• Message number: 155

• Message text: Planning layout &1 (release 2.0A) does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB155 - Planning layout &1 (release 2.0A) does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB155 Planning layout &1 (release 2.0A) does not exist typically indicates that the specified planning layout in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module does not exist in the system. This can occur for several reasons, such as the layout being deleted, not being created, or being incorrectly referenced.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Layout: The planning layout specified in the error message has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Layout Name: There may be a typo or incorrect reference in the layout name being used.
  Version Mismatch: The layout may exist in a different version of the system or in a different client.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified planning layout.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Layout Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/PLN_LAYOUT to check if the planning layout exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Verify Layout Name:
  
  Ensure that the layout name referenced in the error message is correct. Check for any typos or discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore Layout:
  
  If the layout does not exist, you can create a new planning layout using the appropriate transaction or restore it from a backup if available.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the planning layout. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to planning layouts in APO for any additional guidance or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  System Version Check:
  
  If you are working in a multi-client environment, ensure that you are in the correct client where the layout is supposed to exist.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/PLN_LAYOUT: To manage planning layouts.
  /SAPAPO/PLN: To access planning functions in APO.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  
  
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.