How To Fix /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN850 - Plan &1 does not exist or is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN -

• Message number: 850

• Message text: Plan &1 does not exist or is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN850 - Plan &1 does not exist or is not active ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN850 Plan &1 does not exist or is not active typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you are trying to access or manipulate a planning book or planning area that is either not defined or not active in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Planning Book/Area: The planning book or planning area you are trying to access does not exist in the system.
  Inactive Planning Book/Area: The planning book or planning area exists but is not active. This can happen if it has been deactivated or not properly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified planning book or area.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the planning book or planning area, such as missing key figures or incorrect settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existence: Verify that the planning book or planning area (denoted by &1 in the error message) exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP APO (e.g., /SAPAPO/PPM for planning book maintenance).
  
  
  Activate Planning Book/Area: If the planning book or area exists but is inactive, you will need to activate it. This can typically be done in the planning book maintenance transaction.
  
  Go to transaction /SAPAPO/PPM.
  Check the status of the planning book/area and activate it if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the planning book or area. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the planning book or area is configured incorrectly, you may need to review the configuration settings. Ensure that all required key figures and settings are properly defined.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the configuration or activation process, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or APO consultant for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/PPM for planning book maintenance and /SAPAPO/MC62 for planning area maintenance.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully access the desired planning book or area in SAP APO.