How To Fix /SAPAPO/SNP072 - Invalid planning version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SNP -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Invalid planning version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP072 - Invalid planning version ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP072 Invalid planning version typically occurs in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically within the Supply Network Planning (SNP) component. This error indicates that the planning version you are trying to use is either not defined, not active, or not available for the operation you are attempting to perform.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Planning Version: The planning version you are trying to access does not exist in the system.
  Inactive Planning Version: The planning version exists but is not active or has been deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified planning version.
  Incorrect Configuration: The planning version may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data related to the planning version.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Planning Version:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/VER to check if the planning version exists and is active.
  Ensure that the planning version you are trying to use is listed and marked as active.
  
  
  
  Activate Planning Version:
  
  If the planning version is inactive, you can activate it using the same transaction code /SAPAPO/VER.
  Select the planning version and activate it.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the planning version. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the planning version in the SAP APO system to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the master data and transaction data to ensure there are no discrepancies that could be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/VER: To manage planning versions.
  /SAPAPO/SDP94: To check the planning version in the SNP planning book.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the /SAPAPO/SNP072 Invalid planning version error and implement a solution to resolve it.