How To Fix /SAPAPO/VM020 - Deleted in planning version &: Orders in APO database

/SAPAPO/VM020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/VM -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Deleted in planning version &: Orders in APO database

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/VM020 - Deleted in planning version &: Orders in APO database ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/VM020 Deleted in planning version &: Orders in APO database typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there are issues related to planning versions and the orders associated with them. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Planning Version: The error indicates that the planning version you are trying to access or work with has been deleted. This can happen if a planning version was intentionally removed or if there was a system error.
  Orders in APO Database: The error suggests that there are still orders in the APO database that are linked to the deleted planning version. This inconsistency can lead to issues when trying to process or analyze data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Versions:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/VER to check the existing planning versions. Ensure that the planning version you are trying to use is active and