How To Fix 61051 - Processing key & invalid for single-item planning

61051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Processing key & invalid for single-item planning

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Select another processing key via F4.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61051 - Processing key & invalid for single-item planning ?

  The SAP error message 61051, which states "Processing key & invalid for single-item planning," typically occurs in the context of planning scenarios in SAP, particularly when using the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules. This error indicates that the processing key specified for a single-item planning run is not valid or recognized by the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Processing Key: The processing key specified in the planning run does not exist or is not configured correctly in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the planning area or the planning version that is being used.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the planning run with the specified processing key.
  Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect data in the master data or transaction data that is required for the planning process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Processing Key: Verify that the processing key