How To Fix /SAPAPO/STOR_MSG005 - Plan is inactive, maintenance is not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/STOR_MSG -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Plan is inactive, maintenance is not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/STOR_MSG005 - Plan is inactive, maintenance is not possible ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/STOR_MSG005 Plan is inactive, maintenance is not possible typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you attempt to perform maintenance activities on a planning book or planning area that is currently inactive. This can happen for various reasons, such as the planning book being set to inactive status or the planning area not being properly activated.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Planning Book/Area: The planning book or planning area you are trying to access is marked as inactive in the system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the planning book.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent the planning book from being activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Planning Book/Area:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/MP30 (for planning books) or /SAPAPO/MP30 (for planning areas).
  Check the status of the planning book or area. If it is inactive, you can activate it by selecting the appropriate option.
  Ensure that all necessary settings and configurations are in place before activating.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and maintain the planning book. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the planning book or area should be active but is not, review the configuration settings in the APO system. This may involve checking the settings in the SAP GUI or consulting with your SAP Basis or APO configuration team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific planning book or area for any additional steps or considerations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MP30 for planning books and /SAPAPO/MP30 for planning areas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that user roles and profiles are correctly set up to allow access to the necessary planning books and areas.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and proceed with the necessary maintenance activities in SAP APO.