How To Fix /SAPAPO/PALG202 - Version &1 is not a snapshot version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PALG -

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Version &1 is not a snapshot version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PALG202 - Version &1 is not a snapshot version ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PALG202 Version &1 is not a snapshot version typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you are trying to access or manipulate a planning version that is not defined as a snapshot version. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Version Type: The version you are trying to use is not set up as a snapshot version. In SAP APO, versions can be categorized into different types, and only certain types are allowed for specific operations.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the version management settings that prevent the version from being recognized as a snapshot.
  Data Integrity: The version might have been deleted or not properly created, leading to inconsistencies in the data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Version Settings:
  
  Go to the version management settings in SAP APO and verify the properties of the version you are trying to use. Ensure that it is marked as a snapshot version.
  You can do this by navigating to the transaction code /SAPAPO/VER (or similar) to view and edit version settings.
  
  
  
  Create a Snapshot Version:
  
  If the version is not a snapshot, you may need to create a new version and ensure it is set as a snapshot. This can typically be done in the version management screen.
  Use the transaction code /SAPAPO/VER to create a new version and select the appropriate options to define it as a snapshot.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the version you are trying to access has not been deleted or corrupted. You may need to check the database or logs for any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed instructions on managing versions in SAP APO.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is impacting critical business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/VER for version management and /SAPAPO/OM for order management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to version management and snapshot issues, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify versions in SAP APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that you are working with the correct version in SAP APO.