How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_SH014 - Error reading planning books

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_SH -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Error reading planning books

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SH014 - Error reading planning books ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SH014 indicates that there is an issue with reading planning books in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error can occur due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the planning book.
  Planning Book Configuration: The planning book may not be properly configured or may be missing.
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data or settings related to the planning book.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems or system performance issues.
  Transport Issues: If the planning book was recently transported from another system, there may be issues with the transport.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the planning book. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Verify Planning Book Configuration:
  
  Go to the planning book configuration in the SAP APO system and verify that the planning book exists and is correctly configured. You can check this in the transaction /SAPAPO/MC62.
  
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks for the planning book and related data. You can use transaction /SAPAPO/MC62 to check for any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Review System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Technical Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your technical support team or SAP support for further assistance. They may need to investigate the system logs or perform additional troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Planning Book:
  
  If the planning book is corrupted or cannot be fixed, you may need to recreate it. Ensure to back up any necessary configurations before doing this.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP APO documentation for more information on planning books and their configuration.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.