How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_SH017 - No valid planning version selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_SH -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No valid planning version selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SH017 - No valid planning version selected ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SH017 No valid planning version selected typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to execute a planning function or transaction without having a valid planning version selected. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the execution of a planning run, when trying to access planning data, or when performing certain analyses.
  Cause:
  
  No Planning Version Selected: The most common cause is that the user has not selected a planning version in the relevant transaction or function.
  Invalid Planning Version: The selected planning version may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selected planning version.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the planning area or planning version settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select a Valid Planning Version:
  
  Ensure that you have selected a valid planning version in the relevant transaction. You can usually do this in the selection screen of the transaction.
  If you are unsure which planning versions are available, you can check the planning versions in the configuration settings of the APO system.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Version Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP APO and verify that the planning version you are trying to use is correctly configured and active.
  You can check this in the transaction /SAPAPO/MVM (Maintain Planning Versions).
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that your user profile has the necessary authorizations to access the planning version. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify your authorizations.
  
  
  
  Use Default Planning Version:
  
  If applicable, you can set a default planning version in your user profile settings or in the relevant transaction settings.
  
  
  
  Check for System Issues:
  
  If the problem persists, check for any system issues or inconsistencies that may be affecting the planning versions. This may involve consulting with your SAP Basis team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MVM for managing planning versions and /SAPAPO/SDP94 for demand planning.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on planning versions and their configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to planning versions and this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SH017 No valid planning version selected. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.