How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR168 - Invalid planning type

/SAPAPO/OM_ERROR168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR -

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Invalid planning type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR168 - Invalid planning type ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR168 Invalid planning type typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the planning type being used in a planning scenario. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Planning Type: The planning type specified in the planning run or transaction does not exist or is not defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The planning type may not be properly configured in the APO system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant planning area.
  Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data related to the planning type in the master data or transaction data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified planning type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Type:
  
  Verify that the planning type you are using is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the