How To Fix /SAPAPO/SDP162 - Planning book &1 is defect. You do not have authorization for other books

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SDP -

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Planning book &1 is defect. You do not have authorization for other books

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP162 - Planning book &1 is defect. You do not have authorization for other books ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP162 Planning book &1 is defect. You do not have authorization for other books typically indicates that there is an issue with the specified planning book in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Defective Planning Book: The planning book specified in the error message may be defective or corrupted. This can happen due to various reasons, such as improper configuration or data inconsistencies.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified planning book or any other planning books in the system. This can be due to missing roles or authorizations assigned to the user profile.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent the planning book from being accessed correctly.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the planning book was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that caused the planning book to become defective.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Planning Book Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the planning book in transaction /SAPAPO/SDP94 (Planning Book Maintenance). Ensure that all necessary settings are correct and that the planning book is not marked as defective.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Review the user’s authorizations using transaction SU53 after the error occurs. This will show what authorizations are missing.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include access to the planning book. You may need to work with your SAP security team to adjust the roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Repair the Planning Book:
  
  If the planning book is indeed defective, you may need to recreate it or repair it. This can involve re-importing the planning book or correcting any configuration issues.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  If the planning book was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate what went wrong during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on how to resolve issues with planning books.
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  In some cases, a system restart or a refresh of the APO environment may resolve temporary issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/SDP94: Planning Book Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SE93: Transaction Codes for Custom Applications
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for APO for detailed information on planning books and their configuration.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.