How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_PVC_BASE012 - Target planversion does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_PVC_BASE -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Target planversion does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_PVC_BASE012 - Target planversion does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_PVC_BASE012 indicates that the target planning version specified in your operation does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to perform operations that involve planning versions, such as planning runs, data transfers, or simulations.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Planning Version: The specified target planning version has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Version Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the version specified in the transaction or program.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified planning version.
  Configuration Issues: The planning version may not be properly configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Versions:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/VER (or use the relevant transaction for your version) to view existing planning versions.
  Verify that the target planning version you are trying to use exists.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Planning Version:
  
  If the planning version does not exist, you may need to create it using the transaction /SAPAPO/VER or the relevant configuration transaction.
  If it exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Correct Version Name:
  
  Double-check the name of the planning version in your transaction or program to ensure it is spelled correctly and matches the existing version.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction 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 files related to planning versions in APO for any additional configuration or setup steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it seems to be a system-specific issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Planning Versions in SAP APO: Planning versions are used to manage different scenarios in planning, such as baseline, forecast, and what-if scenarios.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes like /SAPAPO/VER for managing planning versions and /SAPAPO/OM for operations management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to planning versions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the target planning version is correctly set up in your SAP APO environment.