How To Fix /SAPAPO/PE_APO019 - Error when copying forecast profiles: Source and target version (&1) same

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PE_APO -

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Error when copying forecast profiles: Source and target version (&1) same

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE_APO019 - Error when copying forecast profiles: Source and target version (&1) same ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE_APO019 occurs when you attempt to copy forecast profiles in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) and the source and target versions are the same. This is a safeguard to prevent overwriting the same data with itself, which would be redundant and unnecessary.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because the system detects that the source version (from which you are copying) and the target version (to which you are copying) are identical. This means that the operation you are trying to perform does not make sense, as it would not result in any changes.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Versions: Ensure that you are selecting different versions for the source and target. You need to specify a target version that is different from the source version.
  
  
  Create a New Target Version: If you need to copy the forecast profile to a new version, create a new target version in the system before performing the copy operation.
  
  
  Review Your Process: If you intended to update the same version, consider whether you need to use a different method to update the data instead of copying.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the versions or the copying process, refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on managing forecast profiles.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional context or updates regarding this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to forecast management in APO, such as /SAPAPO/FCST for forecast maintenance.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform copy operations in the APO system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully copy forecast profiles in SAP APO.