How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_SH001 - No valid planning book exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_SH -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: No valid planning book exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SH001 - No valid planning book exists ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SH001 No valid planning book exists typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to access a planning book that is either not defined or not available in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Planning Book: The planning book you are trying to access does not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the planning book.
  Incorrect Configuration: The planning book may not be properly configured or assigned to the relevant planning area.
  Transport Issues: If the planning book was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated or may be missing in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Planning Book Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/MP30 (or the relevant transaction for planning books) and verify if the planning book exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or check with your system administrator.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the planning book. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs or by reviewing the user roles in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the planning book is correctly assigned to the planning area. You can check this in the configuration settings for the planning area.
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/MC62 to check the planning area and its associated planning books.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the planning book was recently transported, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they have been activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to planning books and APO configuration for any specific guidance or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/MP30: Display Planning Book
  /SAPAPO/MC62: Maintain Planning Area
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on planning books and APO configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.