How To Fix /SAPAPO/MVM023 - No planning version called &1 exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MVM -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: No planning version called &1 exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MVM023 - No planning version called &1 exists ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MVM023 No planning version called &1 exists typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to access or manipulate a planning version that does not exist in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during planning runs, data uploads, or when trying to view planning data.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Planning Version: The specified planning version (denoted by &1 in the error message) has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Version Name: There may be a typo or incorrect reference to the planning version in the transaction or report being executed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified planning version.
  System Configuration: The planning version may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Versions:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/MVM (or the relevant transaction for managing planning versions) and check if the planning version exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/MVM1 to create a new planning version).
  
  
  
  Verify Version Name:
  
  Ensure that the planning version name you are using is correct. Check for any typos or discrepancies in the naming.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the planning version. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the relevant SAP documentation or help files for guidance on managing planning versions and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If the planning version should exist but does not, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the system is set up correctly and that all necessary planning versions are defined.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MVM (Manage Planning Versions), /SAPAPO/MVM1 (Create Planning Version), and /SAPAPO/MVM2 (Change Planning Version).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to planning versions and the specific error message for additional insights or patches.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on planning versions in SAP APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.