How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB158 - Planning book '&1', after-import for chart customizing failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB -

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Planning book '&1', after-import for chart customizing failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB158 - Planning book '&1', after-import for chart customizing failed ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB158 indicates that there was an issue during the import of chart customizing for a specific planning book in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises when there are inconsistencies or issues with the customizing settings for the planning book.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Customizing Settings: The customizing settings for the planning book may not be consistent or may have been corrupted during the import process.
  Missing Objects: Required objects (like key figures, characteristics, or other dependencies) that the planning book relies on may be missing or not properly defined.
  Transport Issues: If the planning book was transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to incomplete or incorrect data.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the source and target systems, leading to incompatibilities in the customizing settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Customizing Settings: Review the customizing settings for the planning book to ensure that all required objects are correctly defined and consistent.
  Re-import Customizing: If the customizing settings were imported from a transport request, try re-importing the transport request to see if the issue resolves itself.
  Check for Missing Objects: Verify that all necessary key figures, characteristics, and other dependencies are present in the target system.
  Review Transport Logs: Check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that occurred during the import process. This can provide insights into what went wrong.
  Manual Adjustment: If necessary, manually adjust the customizing settings in the target system to match those in the source system.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on troubleshooting it.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for APO and planning books for detailed information on customizing and troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.