How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_SH003 - Choose a valid planning version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_SH -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Choose a valid planning version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SH003 - Choose a valid planning version ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SH003 Choose a valid planning version typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to execute a planning function or transaction that requires a valid planning version, but the specified version is either not available or not valid for the operation being performed.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Planning Version: The planning version specified in the transaction does not exist or is not active.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified planning version.
  Version Not Assigned: The planning version may not be assigned to the relevant planning area or may not be set up correctly.
  Data Locking: The planning version might be locked for editing or processing, preventing access.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Version:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/VER to check the available planning versions.
  Ensure that the planning version you are trying to use is listed and is active.
  
  
  
  Activate Planning Version:
  
  If the planning version is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can typically be done in the same transaction or through the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the planning version. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Planning Version:
  
  Ensure that the planning version is correctly assigned to the relevant planning area. This can be done in the configuration settings of the APO system.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  If the planning version is locked, you may need to wait until it is released or contact your system administrator to unlock it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to planning versions and APO configuration for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/VER for managing planning versions and /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning book settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for specific patches or updates that may address known issues.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully select a valid planning version in your SAP APO environment.