How To Fix /SAPAPO/MVM045 - Use the CTRL key to select exactly two planning versions

/SAPAPO/MVM045 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MVM -

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Use the CTRL key to select exactly two planning versions

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MVM045 - Use the CTRL key to select exactly two planning versions ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MVM045 indicates that the user is trying to perform an action that requires exactly two planning versions to be selected, but either none or more than two versions have been selected. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when working with planning versions in the Multi-Variant Maintenance (MVM) or similar transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Selection: The user has selected either zero or more than two planning versions when the system requires exactly two.
  User Interface Issue: Sometimes, the user may not be aware of the requirement to use the CTRL key to select multiple items in the interface.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or restrictions in place that enforce this requirement.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select Exactly Two Versions:
  
  Ensure that you are selecting exactly two planning versions. You can do this by holding down the CTRL key while clicking on the desired planning versions in the selection