How To Fix 5C720 - No methods exist in processing schedule '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 720

• Message text: No methods exist in processing schedule '&1'

What causes this issue?

The processing schedule &V1& exists as a straight table entry. Entries
in other dependent tables - especially definitions of methods - are
missing.
Probable reason: The PC schedule was copied by the maintenance view and
not by the entity copier.

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?

Use the entity copier to copy entire table structures and to fill-in
incomplete entries.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C720 - No methods exist in processing schedule '&1' ?

  The SAP error message 5C720 indicates that there are no methods available in the processing schedule specified by the placeholder &1. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules where processing schedules are used to manage production or planning processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Methods: The processing schedule you are trying to use does not have any methods defined. This could be due to configuration issues or incomplete setup.
  Incorrect Configuration: The processing schedule may not be properly configured to include the necessary methods for execution.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration that prevent the methods from being recognized.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or execute the methods associated with the processing schedule.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Processing Schedule Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the processing schedule in the relevant module (e.g., APO).
  Ensure that the methods are defined and correctly assigned to the processing schedule.
  
  
  
  Define Methods:
  
  If no methods exist, you may need to create and assign methods to the processing schedule. This can typically be done in the customizing settings of the relevant module.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data related to the processing schedule to ensure that all necessary data is complete and consistent.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access and execute the methods associated with the processing schedule.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring processing schedules and methods.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the module, you may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning or /SAPAPO/MC90 for configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be useful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.