How To Fix /SAPAPO/MVM_SVC002 - Planning versions are identical

/SAPAPO/MVM_SVC002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MVM_SVC -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Planning versions are identical

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MVM_SVC002 - Planning versions are identical ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MVM_SVC002 Planning versions are identical typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you are trying to perform a planning operation that requires different planning versions, but the versions you are using are identical. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the planning run, when trying to copy data, or when executing certain planning functions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Identical Planning Versions: The error indicates that the planning versions you are trying to use for a specific operation are the same. For example, if you are trying to compare or merge data from two planning versions, and both versions are identical, the system cannot proceed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the planning versions are not set up correctly, leading to the same version being referenced multiple times.
  User Error: The user may have inadvertently selected the same planning version for both source