How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM485 - Planning area '&1' does not exist (to be deleted in target system)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 485

• Message text: Planning area '&1' does not exist (to be deleted in target system)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM485 - Planning area '&1' does not exist (to be deleted in target system) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM485 Planning area '&1' does not exist (to be deleted in target system) typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an attempt to delete a planning area that is not found in the target system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-Existent Planning Area: The planning area specified in the error message (&1) does not exist in the target system. This could be due to:
  
  The planning area was never created in the target system.
  The planning area was deleted or not transported correctly.
  There is a mismatch in the naming or configuration of the planning area between the source and target systems.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues: If you are using transport requests to move configurations from one system to another, the planning area may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  
  System Configuration: The target system may not be properly configured to recognize the planning area due to missing settings or incomplete setup.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Planning Area Existence:
  
  Check in the target system if the planning area exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/MP30 for planning area maintenance) and searching for the planning area.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the planning area is missing, ensure that it is included in the transport request from the source system. You may need to create a new transport request that includes the planning area and its associated configurations.
  
  
  
  Create Planning Area:
  
  If the planning area does not exist and is required, you may need to create it in the target system. This can be done using the transaction /SAPAPO/MP30 or through the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletion:
  
  If the planning area was intended to be deleted, ensure that the deletion process is correctly executed and that there are no dependencies or references to the planning area that need to be resolved first.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to planning areas and transport management for any specific instructions or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to planning areas and transport management in APO.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MP30 (Planning Area Maintenance) and /SAPAPO/TSM (Transport Management).
  System Logs: Review system logs for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.