How To Fix 5C614 - Value type &1 is not defined for plan &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 614

• Message text: Value type &1 is not defined for plan &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C614 - Value type &1 is not defined for plan &2. ?

  The SAP error message 5C614 indicates that a specific value type is not defined for a particular planning scenario or plan. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's planning applications, such as SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC).
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  A value type (e.g., a key figure or a specific data type) is referenced in a planning function or a planning view, but it has not been defined in the system for the specified plan or planning area.
  There may be a mismatch between the configuration of the planning area and the value types that are expected to be used.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Value Type Definition:
  
  Go to the configuration settings of the planning area or plan in question.
  Verify that the value type (indicated by &1 in the error message) is defined in the system. This can usually be done in the planning area configuration or the key figure settings.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Value Type:
  
  If the value type is not defined, you will need to create it. This involves:
  
  Navigating to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/SDP1 for SAP APO or the appropriate transaction for your planning tool).
  Adding the missing value type to the planning area or plan.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Planning Functions:
  
  Review any planning functions that reference the value type. Ensure that they are correctly configured to use the defined value types.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are transported to the appropriate environments (e.g., quality, production).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring value types in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the planning function or scenario again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for your specific planning tool (e.g., SAP IBP, SAP BPC) for detailed instructions on configuring planning areas and value types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 5C614 in your SAP system.