How To Fix /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES513 - Planning Version does not Exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 513

• Message text: Planning Version does not Exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES513 - Planning Version does not Exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES513 indicates that the planning version you are trying to access or use does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when working with planning versions in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Planning Version: The specified planning version has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Version Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the planning version you are trying to access.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified planning version.
  System Configuration: The planning version may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  
  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.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Planning Version:
  
  If the planning version is missing, you can create a new planning version using the appropriate transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/VER).
  Ensure that you define the necessary parameters and settings for the new version.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the input for the planning version in your transaction or report to ensure there are no typos or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the planning version. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to planning versions in APO for additional guidance on creating and managing planning versions.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If the planning version should exist but does not, check with your system administrator to ensure that the system configuration is correct and that there are no underlying issues affecting the planning version management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/VER for managing planning versions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to planning versions in your version of SAP APO.
  User Manuals: Refer to user manuals or training materials for guidance on working with planning versions in SAP APO.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.