How To Fix 5A528 - Plan version & set. This is NOT the active plan version!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 528

• Message text: Plan version & set. This is NOT the active plan version!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A528 - Plan version & set. This is NOT the active plan version! ?

  The SAP error message 5A528 indicates that the plan version you are trying to use is not the active plan version. This typically occurs in the context of planning and budgeting processes within SAP, particularly in modules like SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Project System (PS).
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Plan Version: The plan version you are trying to access is not set as the active version in the system. Only the active plan version can be used for planning and reporting.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that prevent the selected plan version from being activated.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified plan version.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have mistakenly selected the wrong plan version.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Plan Version:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code KP06 for cost center planning).
  Check the settings for plan versions and ensure that the desired version is set as active.
  If necessary, activate the plan version through the configuration settings in the controlling area.
  
  
  
  Select the Correct Plan Version:
  
  Ensure that you are selecting the correct plan version that is currently active. You can check the active plan version in the configuration settings or by consulting with your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access the plan version. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to planning versions to understand how to manage and activate plan versions properly.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KP06, KP07, or KPF6 for planning activities.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error message 5A528 for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system for planning versions, which can be found in the controlling area settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and continue with your planning activities in SAP.