How To Fix /SAPAPO/MVM_PROF018 - SNP planning book &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MVM_PROF -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: SNP planning book &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MVM_PROF018 - SNP planning book &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MVM_PROF018 indicates that the SNP (Supply Network Planning) planning book specified does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to access or use a planning book that has not been defined or has been deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Planning Book: The planning book you are trying to access has not been created or does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Planning Book Name: There may be a typo or incorrect name specified when trying to access the planning book.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified planning book.
  Transport Issues: If the planning book was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Book Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/MC62 (or the relevant transaction for planning books) and verify if the planning book exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or check with your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Verify Planning Book Name:
  
  Ensure that the name of the planning book you are trying to access is spelled correctly and matches the existing planning books in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the planning book. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the planning book was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that it was transported successfully.
  
  
  
  Create a New Planning Book:
  
  If the planning book does not exist and you need it, you can create a new planning book using the transaction /SAPAPO/MC62.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/MC62: To manage planning books.
  /SAPAPO/MC8A: To check the configuration of planning books.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on creating and managing planning books in SAP APO.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to planning books and this error message.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or APO support team for further investigation.