How To Fix AO053 - No plan versions are defined - please check

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AO - Appropriation requests - Master data / Customizing

• Message number: 053

• Message text: No plan versions are defined - please check

What causes this issue?

There are no plan versions defined in Investment Management for
year-dependent planning for program type &V1&.
Year-dependent plan versions are required for planning on the
investment program, and for the assignment of the appropriation request
variants to planning versions.

System Response

The system still allows you to create appropriation requests.

How to fix this error?

For overall planning you should define the appropriate plan versions
for program type &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO053 - No plan versions are defined - please check ?

  The SAP error message AO053 ("No plan versions are defined - please check") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with planning functions in the Activity-Based Costing (ABC) or Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) areas. This error indicates that the system cannot find any planning versions defined for the relevant planning area or scenario.
  Cause:
  
  No Planning Versions Defined: The most common cause is that there are no planning versions created in the system for the specific planning area you are trying to access.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for planning versions may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the planning versions.
  Data Not Yet Loaded: If the planning data has not been loaded or activated, the system may not recognize any planning versions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Planning Versions:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKKP (or use the relevant path in the SAP menu).
  Check if planning versions are defined for the controlling area you are working with.
  If not, create a new planning version by following the necessary steps to define it.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for planning versions is correctly set up in the system.
  You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team to verify that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access the planning versions.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user roles are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Load Planning Data:
  
  If planning data is supposed to be loaded from another system or source, ensure that the data load process has been completed successfully.
  Check for any errors in the data loading process that may have prevented the planning versions from being created.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to planning versions and the specific module you are working with for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KP06 (Cost Center Planning), KPF6 (Activity Type Planning), and KSV5 (Display Plan).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to planning versions and the error message AO053.
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or discussion boards for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Controlling for further assistance.