How To Fix /SAPAPO/MVM194 - Planning version in selection (&1) differs from the source version (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MVM -

• Message number: 194

• Message text: Planning version in selection (&1) differs from the source version (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MVM194 - Planning version in selection (&1) differs from the source version (&2) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MVM194 indicates that there is a mismatch between the planning version specified in your selection and the source version being used in the context of a planning process in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises when you are trying to execute a planning function or transaction that requires consistency between the planning version and the source version.
  Cause:
  
  Version Mismatch: The planning version you are trying to use in your selection does not match the source version that is defined for the planning function or transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: The planning version may not be correctly configured in the system, or the source version may not be set up properly.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the system to recognize different versions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Planning Versions: Verify the planning version you are using in your selection. Ensure that it matches the source version expected by the planning function or transaction.
  Adjust Selection Criteria: Modify your selection criteria to use the correct planning version that corresponds to the source version.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the planning versions in the system. Ensure that the source version is correctly defined and that it aligns with the planning version you are trying to use.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to manage planning versions and their configurations.
  Test with Different Versions: If possible, test the planning function with different planning versions to identify if the issue is specific to a particular version.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MVM to access the planning version management or /SAPAPO/MC62 to check the planning version settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on planning version management.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify planning versions in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the planning version used in your selection aligns with the source version required for the operation you are attempting to perform.