How To Fix 3F126 - The combination planning period/processor view returned no results

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3F - Compensation Management

• Message number: 126

• Message text: The combination planning period/processor view returned no results

What causes this issue?

The combination plan period/adjustment reason does not return any
employees.
Possible causes of error:
the employee has not been assigned a personnel number or is not the
line manager of an organizational unit (only for line manager view)
the organizational unit is not valid in the plan period
no employees are assigned to the organizational unit in the selected
plan period

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3F126 - The combination planning period/processor view returned no results ?

  The SAP error message 3F126 ("The combination planning period/processor view returned no results") typically occurs in the context of planning and forecasting within SAP systems, particularly in modules like SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error indicates that the system could not find any data for the specified combination of planning period and processor view.
  Causes:
  
  
  No Data Available: The most common cause is that there is no data available for the specified planning period and processor view. This could be due to:
  
  Data not being loaded into the system for that period.
  Incorrect planning view settings or filters applied.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The processor view may not be correctly configured or may not be linked to the planning period you are trying to access.
  
  
  Time Period Issues: The planning period specified may not align with the data available in the system. For example, if the planning period is set to a future date for which no data has been entered.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: Missing or incorrect master data (like product, location, etc.) can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data for the specified planning period or processor view.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Availability: Verify that there is data available for the specified planning period and processor view. You can do this by checking the relevant data in the planning book or data view.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the processor view is correctly configured and linked to the planning period. Check the settings in the planning book or the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  Adjust Planning Period: If the planning period is set incorrectly, adjust it to a period where data is available.
  
  
  Load Data: If data is missing, ensure that the necessary data loads have been executed successfully. This may involve running data extraction or loading processes.
  
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that all relevant master data is correctly set up and available in the system.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data for the specified planning period and processor view.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the specific SAP module you are using, you may need to use different transaction codes to check data availability or configuration (e.g., /SAPAPO/SDP94 for APO).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for the specific module you are using for more detailed information on planning views and periods.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.