How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM604 - Error copying: planning book '&1' not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 604

• Message text: Error copying: planning book '&1' not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM604 - Error copying: planning book '&1' not found ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM604 indicates that there is an issue with copying a planning book in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, the error states that the planning book specified (denoted by &1) cannot be found. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Planning Book: The planning book you are trying to copy does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the planning book name or the planning book not being created yet.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the planning book.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the APO system that prevent the planning book from being recognized.
  Transport Issues: If the planning book was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Planning Book Name: Check the name of the planning book you are trying to copy. Ensure that it is spelled correctly and that it exists in the system.
  
  You can do this by navigating to the planning book management area in SAP APO (transaction /SAPAPO/TSM1).
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the planning book. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the planning book. Ensure that it is properly set up and that all necessary components are in place.
  
  
  Transport Check: If the planning book was recently transported, verify that the transport was successful and that all related objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  System Logs: Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on planning books and their management.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/TSM1 (Planning Book Management) and /SAPAPO/TSM2 (Planning Book Copy).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal. There may be specific notes addressing known issues or bugs related to planning books.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.