How To Fix /SAPAPO/MVM158 - Planning version & already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MVM -

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Planning version & already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MVM158 - Planning version & already exists ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MVM158 Planning version & already exists typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you attempt to create a new planning version that has the same name as an existing one. This error indicates that the planning version you are trying to create is already present in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Planning Version: The primary cause of this error is that the planning version you are trying to create already exists in the system. Each planning version must have a unique identifier.
  Incorrect Input: Sometimes, the error may arise from a typographical error or misunderstanding of the naming conventions used for planning versions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Planning Versions: Before creating a new planning version, check the existing planning versions in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP APO (e.g., /SAPAPO/MVM1 for creating versions or /SAPAPO/MVM2 for displaying versions).
  Use a Different Name: If you find that the planning version already exists, consider using a different name for the new planning version you want to create.
  Delete or Archive Existing Version: If the existing planning version is no longer needed, you may choose to delete or archive it, provided that this action aligns with your organization's data management policies.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help files related to planning versions for any specific guidelines or naming conventions that should be followed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO, such as /SAPAPO/MVM1 (Create Planning Version), /SAPAPO/MVM2 (Display Planning Version), and /SAPAPO/MVM3 (Change Planning Version).
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify planning versions in the system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error or provide additional context or solutions.
  System Configuration: If you are consistently encountering this issue, it may be worth reviewing the system configuration or consulting with your SAP Basis or APO team to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage your planning versions in SAP APO.