How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM672 - Planning area '&1' (client '&2') deleted in target system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 672

• Message text: Planning area '&1' (client '&2') deleted in target system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM672 - Planning area '&1' (client '&2') deleted in target system ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM672 indicates that a planning area has been deleted in the target system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to transport or access a planning area that no longer exists in the target system.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Planning Area: The planning area specified in the error message has been deleted in the target system. This could happen due to manual deletion or as part of a system cleanup process.
  Transport Issues: If the planning area was supposed to be transported from a source system to a target system, and the transport did not include the planning area or it was deleted after the transport was created.
  Configuration Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the source and target systems regarding the configuration of planning areas.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Planning Area Existence: Verify if the planning area exists in the target system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP APO (e.g., /SAPAPO/TSM or /SAPAPO/MC.9) and checking the list of planning areas.
  Recreate the Planning Area: If the planning area has been deleted and is required, you may need to recreate it in the target system. This can be done by using the planning area configuration transaction.
  Transport Planning Area: If the planning area exists in the source system but not in the target system, you may need to create a transport request to transport the planning area from the source to the target system.
  Check Transport Logs: Review the transport logs to ensure that the planning area was included in the transport request and that there were no errors during the transport process.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to planning area management and transport processes for additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/TSM for managing planning areas and /SAPAPO/MC.9 for monitoring.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to planning areas and transport errors.
  System Administration: Involve your SAP Basis team if there are issues related to system configuration or transport management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the planning area is correctly set up in the target system.