How To Fix /SAPAPO/RSP_02031 - Source and target planning versions may not be identical

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RSP_02 -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Source and target planning versions may not be identical

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RSP_02031 - Source and target planning versions may not be identical ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RSP_02031 indicates that there is a mismatch between the source and target planning versions in a planning process. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you are trying to execute a planning function or a data transfer that requires the source and target planning versions to be different.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the source and target planning versions are set to be the same in the configuration of the planning function or process. In many scenarios, the system expects that the source version (from which data is being read) and the target version (to which data is being written) should not be identical to avoid overwriting data in the same version.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Planning Function Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration of the planning function that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the source and target planning versions are set correctly. They should be different versions.
  
  
  
  Modify the Planning Version:
  
  If you are executing a planning function manually, make sure to select different planning versions for the source and target.
  
  
  
  Review Process Chains:
  
  If this error occurs within a process chain, check the settings of the process chain to ensure that the source and target versions are not the same.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific planning function you are using to understand the requirements for source and target versions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the planning function again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Planning Versions: In SAP APO, planning versions are used to manage different scenarios and versions of planning data. Each version can have its own set of data, and it is common to have a "current" version and one or more "forecast" versions.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for interactive planning) or /SAPAPO/MC90 (for planning version management) to manage and review planning versions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error message.
  
  By ensuring that the source and target planning versions are different, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your planning activities in SAP APO.