How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB169 - Plan view does not exist - conversion cancelled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB -

• Message number: 169

• Message text: Plan view does not exist - conversion cancelled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB169 - Plan view does not exist - conversion cancelled ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB169 Plan view does not exist - conversion cancelled typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to access or convert a planning view that is not defined or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Plan View: The specified plan view that the user is trying to access or convert does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the planning area or planning view may not be set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified plan view.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the system from recognizing the plan view.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plan View Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/SDP94 (or the relevant transaction for your version) to check if the plan view exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ensure that you are using the correct name.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the planning area and ensure that the plan view is correctly defined.
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/SDP1 to review the planning area settings.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the plan view. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks for the planning area and data. You can use transaction /SAPAPO/CCMS to monitor and check for any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of APO you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP94, /SAPAPO/SDP1, and /SAPAPO/CCMS.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.