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

5C720 - Overview

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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