How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM397 - Planning version specified does not exist for planning area &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 397

• Message text: Planning version specified does not exist for planning area &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM397 - Planning version specified does not exist for planning area &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM397 indicates that the planning version specified does not exist for the specified planning area in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises when a user attempts to execute a planning function or transaction that requires a specific planning version, but that version is not defined or available for the given planning area.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Planning Version: The planning version you are trying to use has not been created or does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Planning Area: The planning area specified may not be associated with the planning version you are trying to access.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified planning version.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration that prevent the system from recognizing the planning version.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Versions:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/TSM1 (or use the relevant transaction for your version) to check the existing planning versions for the specified planning area.
  Ensure that the planning version you are trying to use is listed.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Planning Version:
  
  If the planning version does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction /SAPAPO/TSM1 or the relevant configuration transaction.
  If it exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Verify Planning Area:
  
  Ensure that the planning area you are using is correctly defined and that it is associated with the planning version you want to use.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the planning version. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help resources for any specific configuration or setup steps that may be required for your planning area and version.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/TSM1 for managing planning versions and /SAPAPO/MC90 for planning area configuration.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  Documentation: Review the SAP APO documentation for best practices in managing planning versions and areas.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.