How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB195 - Requested macros must be imported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB -

• Message number: 195

• Message text: Requested macros must be imported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB195 - Requested macros must be imported ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB195 Requested macros must be imported typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to execute a planning function or macro that has not been imported into the system. This error indicates that the macro you are trying to use is not available in the current environment.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Macro: The macro you are trying to execute has not been imported into the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The planning area or the macro might not be correctly configured or linked.
  Transport Issues: If the macro was recently transported from another system (e.g., development to production), it may not have been successfully imported.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Import the Macro:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/MSDP or use the relevant transaction for managing macros.
  Check if the macro is available in the system. If not, you may need to import it from a transport request or create it manually.
  If you have the macro in a transport request, ensure that the transport is released and imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Area:
  
  Ensure that the planning area you are working with is correctly set up and that the macro is associated with it.
  You can check the configuration in the transaction /SAPAPO/MP30 or similar.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to execute the macro. Sometimes, lack of permissions can lead to similar error messages.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or notes related to the specific macro you are trying to use. There may be specific steps or prerequisites for importing or executing it.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MP30 for planning area management and /SAPAPO/MSDP for macro management.
  Documentation: Review the SAP APO documentation for detailed information on macros and planning functions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully execute the desired macro in SAP APO.