How To Fix 61214 - Planning run for scenario &1 is plant &2 has already started

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Planning run for scenario &1 is plant &2 has already started

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61214 - Planning run for scenario &1 is plant &2 has already started ?

  The SAP error message 61214 indicates that a planning run for a specific scenario in a particular plant has already been initiated. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) when a user attempts to start a planning run that is already in progress.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Planning Runs: The most common cause of this error is that another user or process has already started a planning run for the same scenario and plant. SAP does not allow multiple concurrent planning runs for the same scenario to prevent data inconsistencies.
  Long-Running Processes: If a planning run takes a long time to complete, it may lead to situations where users attempt to start the same run before the previous one has finished.
  System Configuration: In some cases, system settings or configurations may restrict the ability to run multiple planning processes simultaneously.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Running Processes: Verify if there is an ongoing planning run for the specified scenario and plant. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction codes (like /SAPAPO/MC90 for APO) or monitoring tools in SAP.
  Wait for Completion: If a planning run is indeed in progress, you will need to wait for it to complete before starting a new one.
  Terminate Stuck Processes: If you find that a planning run is stuck or taking too long, you may need to terminate it. This should be done with caution and typically requires administrative privileges.
  Review Logs: Check the logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate why the planning run is taking longer than expected.
  User Communication: If multiple users are involved, communicate with your team to ensure that planning runs are scheduled appropriately to avoid overlaps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for monitoring and managing planning runs, such as /SAPAPO/MC90 for APO or /IBP/PLANNING for IBP.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to planning runs and error message 61214.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for best practices on managing planning runs and system performance to minimize the occurrence of this error in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage planning runs more effectively in your SAP environment.