How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2308 - An active planning version does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2 -

• Message number: 308

• Message text: An active planning version does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2308 - An active planning version does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2308 indicates that there is no active planning version available in the system for the operation you are trying to perform. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to execute a planning function or transaction that requires an active planning version.
  Cause:
  
  No Active Planning Version: The most common cause is that there is no planning version marked as active in the system. Planning versions are used to manage different scenarios or versions of planning data.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the planning version may not be configured correctly, or the version may have been deactivated.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the active planning version.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from recognizing an active planning version.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Active Planning Versions:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/VER (or use the relevant transaction for your version of SAP).
  Check if there is an active planning version. If not, you may need to create one or activate an existing version.
  
  
  
  Activate a Planning Version:
  
  If you have a planning version that is not active, you can activate it by selecting the version and using the "Activate" option.
  Ensure that the version you want to activate is set up correctly with the necessary settings.
  
  
  
  Create a New Planning Version:
  
  If no suitable planning version exists, you may need to create a new one. This can be done in the same transaction where you manage planning versions.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the planning version. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed instructions on managing planning versions in your specific version of SAP APO.
  
  
  
  System Consistency Check:
  
  If you suspect data consistency issues, you may need to run consistency checks or consult with your SAP Basis team to ensure that the system is functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/VER for managing planning versions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2308 and ensure that an active planning version is available for your planning activities.