How To Fix /SAPAPO/SNP164 - SNP profile &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SNP -

• Message number: 164

• Message text: SNP profile &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP164 - SNP profile &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP164 SNP profile &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), specifically within the Supply Network Planning (SNP) module. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a SNP profile that has not been defined or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent SNP Profile: The specified SNP profile (indicated by &1 in the error message) has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Profile Name: There may be a typo or incorrect reference to the SNP profile in the configuration or transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the SNP profile, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  Transport Issues: If the SNP profile was recently transported from another system, it may not have been successfully imported.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profile Existence:
  
  Go to the SNP profile maintenance transaction (usually /SAPAPO/SNP1 or similar) and verify if the profile exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Correct the Profile:
  
  If the profile is missing, create a new SNP profile with the required settings.
  If the profile exists but is incorrectly named, correct the reference in the configuration or transaction that is generating the error.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the SNP profile. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the profile was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to SNP profiles for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SNP1 for SNP profile maintenance.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to SNP profiles.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages that may provide more context about the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community or forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the SNP profile is correctly configured and accessible.