How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON002 - Season Year &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Season Year &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON002 - Season Year &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON002 indicates that the specified season year does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) when working with seasonal data.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Season Year: The specified season year (denoted by &1 in the error message) has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for seasons may not have been set up correctly, or the season year may have been deleted or not created.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the input where the season year is specified.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Season Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for seasons in SAP APO or IBP.
  Verify if the season year you are trying to use is defined. If it is not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Season Year:
  
  If the season year does not exist, you can create it by going to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/SEASON).
  Enter the required details for the new season year and save the configuration.
  
  
  
  Verify Input Data:
  
  Double-check the input data where the error occurred to ensure that the correct season year is being referenced.
  Look for any typographical errors or incorrect values.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on managing seasons and season years in your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify season configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SEASON for managing seasons.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message regarding the non-existent season year in SAP.