How To Fix 3F811 - Plan already released: Calculation must remain active

3F811 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3F - Compensation Management

• Message number: 811

• Message text: Plan already released: Calculation must remain active

What causes this issue?

The plan scenario has already been transferred to CO. You cannot
deactivate the calculation feature as this would lead to data
inconsistencies.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3F811 - Plan already released: Calculation must remain active ?

  The SAP error message 3F811 ("Plan already released: Calculation must remain active") typically occurs in the context of planning and budgeting processes within SAP, particularly in modules like SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP). This error indicates that a planning version has already been released, and as a result, certain calculations or changes cannot be made until the version is either un-released or a new version is created.
  
  Cause:
  
  Released Planning Version: The planning version you are trying to modify or perform calculations on has already been released. Once a version is released, it is locked for changes to ensure data integrity.
  Active Calculation Requirement: The system requires that calculations remain active for the planning version, which cannot happen if the version is already released.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Unrelease the Planning Version: If you need to make changes or perform calculations, you may need to unrelease the planning version. This can typically be done