How To Fix /SAPAPO/MVM191 - Specify an existing source planning version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MVM -

• Message number: 191

• Message text: Specify an existing source planning version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MVM191 - Specify an existing source planning version ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MVM191 Specify an existing source planning version typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to perform an operation that requires a valid source planning version, but the specified version does not exist or is not recognized by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Version: The planning version you are trying to use does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Version Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the version you are trying to specify.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified planning version.
  Inactive Version: The planning version might exist but is not active or has been deactivated.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent the version from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Version Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/MVM or use the relevant transaction for managing planning versions.
  Verify that the planning version you are trying to use exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Correct Version Name:
  
  Ensure that you are entering the correct name of the planning version without any typos.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access the planning version. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Activate Version:
  
  If the version exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can typically be done in the planning version management area.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to planning versions in APO for any additional configuration or setup that may be required.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MVM for managing planning versions.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to planning versions and error messages in the SAP Support Portal.
  User Authorizations: Review user roles and authorizations in the SAP system to ensure proper access to planning versions.
  APO Configuration: Understand the configuration settings in APO that pertain to planning versions and their management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully specify a valid source planning version in your SAP APO environment.