How To Fix /SAPAPO/OUTLDET036 - Planning version &1 does not exist for planning area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OUTLDET -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Planning version &1 does not exist for planning area &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OUTLDET036 - Planning version &1 does not exist for planning area &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OUTLDET036 indicates that the specified planning version does not exist for the given planning area in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises during planning activities when the system cannot find the requested planning version for the specified planning area.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Planning Version: The planning version specified in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Planning Area: The planning area specified may not be correctly set up or may not be associated with the planning version.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified planning version or planning area.
  Data Deletion: The planning version may have been deleted or not created properly in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Version:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/VER (or the relevant transaction for managing planning versions) and verify if the planning version exists for the specified planning area.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Verify Planning Area:
  
  Ensure that the planning area is correctly defined and that it is associated with the planning version you are trying to use.
  You can check this in the configuration settings for the planning area.
  
  
  
  Create or Adjust Planning Version:
  
  If the planning version does not exist, you can create a new planning version using the appropriate transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/VER).
  Make sure to assign it to the correct planning area.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the planning version and planning area. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help resources for any specific configurations or prerequisites related to planning versions and areas.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/VER: Manage Planning Versions
  /SAPAPO/PA: Manage Planning Areas
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues or provide additional guidance.
  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 identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solution to resolve it.