How To Fix /SAPAPO/STOR_MSG036 - Activity &1 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/STOR_MSG -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Activity &1 is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/STOR_MSG036 - Activity &1 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/STOR_MSG036 Activity &1 is invalid typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue related to the activity type being used in a planning scenario. This error indicates that the specified activity (represented by &1) is not recognized or is invalid in the current context.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Activity Type: The activity type specified may not exist in the system or may not be defined correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system, such as missing or incorrect settings for the activity types.
  Master Data Issues: The master data related to the activity type may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified activity type.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the system to reject the activity type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Activity Type: Verify that the activity type specified in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the SAP APO system.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for the activity types is set up correctly. This includes checking the settings in the relevant planning books and data views.
  Validate Master Data: Check the master data associated with the activity type to ensure it is complete and correctly defined.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the activity type.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the APO system to identify and resolve any data inconsistencies that may be causing the issue.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific activity type and the error message for additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning book) or /SAPAPO/MC62 (for master data) to check configurations and data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.