How To Fix /SAPAPO/VM017 - Copied to planning version &: Matrices

/SAPAPO/VM017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/VM -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Copied to planning version &: Matrices

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/VM017 - Copied to planning version &: Matrices ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/VM017 typically indicates an issue related to the copying of planning versions in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). The message states that the copying process has encountered a problem with matrices, which are often used in planning scenarios.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data of the source planning version that prevent it from being copied to the target version.
  Missing Configuration: The configuration settings for the planning version or matrices may not be correctly set up.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the copy operation.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues such as database locks or system performance problems that hinder the copying process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the /SAPAPO/VM017 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Verify that the data in the source planning version is consistent and complete. Look for any