How To Fix /SAPAPO/PE117 - No mode &1 exists for planning service &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PE -

• Message number: 117

• Message text: No mode &1 exists for planning service &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE117 - No mode &1 exists for planning service &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE117 No mode &1 exists for planning service &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a planning service is trying to access a mode that has not been defined or is not available for the specified planning service.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Mode Definition: The mode specified in the error message (&1) does not exist in the system for the planning service (&2).
  Incorrect Configuration: The planning service may not be correctly configured to use the specified mode.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport, the mode might not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified mode.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Mode Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/MC90 (or the relevant transaction for your version) to check the configuration of the planning service.
  Verify that the mode specified in the error message exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Adjust Mode:
  
  If the mode does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings for the planning service.
  Ensure that the mode is assigned to the correct planning service.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  If something is missing, you may need to re-transport the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the planning service and the mode.
  You may need to consult with your security team to verify and adjust user roles if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific planning service and mode to ensure that all prerequisites and configurations are met.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MC90 for mode configuration and /SAPAPO/DP for demand planning.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.