How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_SYNC011 - Initial planning version is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_SYNC -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Initial planning version is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_SYNC011 - Initial planning version is missing ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_SYNC011 indicates that the initial planning version is missing in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises when the system is trying to synchronize or access planning data, but it cannot find the required initial planning version.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Initial Planning Version: The initial planning version that is required for the operation is not defined or has been deleted.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent the system from recognizing the initial planning version.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from another system (like SAP ERP), there may be issues in the data transfer process that result in the initial planning version not being created or recognized.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the planning version.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Planning Versions: Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/SDP94 (or similar) to check the existing planning versions. Ensure that the initial planning version is created and active.
  Create Initial Planning Version: If the initial planning version is missing, you can create it using the transaction code /SAPAPO/SDP94 or through the configuration settings in the APO system.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that the planning version is correctly set up. This includes checking the settings in the planning area and the planning version settings.
  Data Transfer: If the issue is related to data transfer, ensure that the data transfer process is correctly set up and that all necessary data is being transferred from the source system.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the planning version. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning version management and /SAPAPO/OM_ORDER for order management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/OM_SYNC011 and ensure that the initial planning version is correctly set up in your SAP APO system.