How To Fix /SAPAPO/MVM099 - You cannot copy to the active version

/SAPAPO/MVM099 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MVM -

• Message number: 099

• Message text: You cannot copy to the active version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MVM099 - You cannot copy to the active version ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MVM099 indicates that you cannot copy data to the active version in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to copy planning data (like master data or planning versions) to the active version, which is not allowed due to certain restrictions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Version Restrictions: The active version in SAP APO is the version that is currently being used for planning and execution. Direct modifications or copying to this version are restricted to maintain data integrity and consistency.
  Version Status: The version you are trying to copy to may be locked or in a status that does not allow changes.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform the copy operation to the active version.
  Data Integrity Rules: SAP has built-in rules to prevent overwriting critical planning data that could lead to inconsistencies in the planning process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Copy