How To Fix 5W852 - Function not available for planning status &

5W852 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5W - Messages for PD (Particularly Workflow)

• Message number: 852

• Message text: Function not available for planning status &

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5W852 - Details

• The SAP error message 5W852 indicates that a function is not available for the specified planning status in the context of planning in SAP. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to perform an action that is not permitted due to the current status of the planning object.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Planning Status: The planning object (like a plan, forecast, or order) is in a status that does not allow the requested function (e.g., planning, releasing, or changing data).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action on the planning object.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may restrict certain actions based on the planning status.
  Data Locking: The data might be locked by another user or process, preventing changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Planning Status: Verify