How To Fix AO587 - Planning profile &1 does not allow planning in controlling area currency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 587

• Message text: Planning profile &1 does not allow planning in controlling area currency

What causes this issue?

You selected appropriation requests that have a planning profile that
does not allow planning in the controlling area currency.

System Response

Overview planning can only be performed in the controlling area
currency.

How to fix this error?

Limit your selection criteria to appropriation requests that can plan
in controlling area currency, for example, by only selecting certain
appropriation request types.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO587 - Planning profile &1 does not allow planning in controlling area currency ?

  The SAP error message AO587 indicates that the planning profile you are using does not permit planning in the controlling area currency. This typically occurs when you attempt to perform planning activities in a currency that is not supported by the selected planning profile.
  Cause:
  
  Planning Profile Restrictions: The planning profile assigned to the planning area may not be configured to allow planning in the controlling area currency.
  Currency Settings: The settings for the controlling area or the planning area may not be aligned with the currency you are trying to use.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the planning profile or the controlling area settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Planning Profile Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration of the planning profile in SAP (transaction code: OMPA).
  Verify the settings related to currency. Ensure that the planning profile allows planning in the controlling area currency.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning Area:
  
  If necessary, create or modify a planning area that supports the controlling area currency.
  Ensure that the planning area is correctly assigned to the planning profile.
  
  
  
  Review Controlling Area Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the controlling area (transaction code: OX19).
  Ensure that the controlling area is set up to use the desired currency for planning.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to planning profiles and controlling area settings for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OMPA: Planning Profile Configuration
  OX19: Controlling Area Configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional insights.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify planning profiles and controlling area settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to allow planning in the controlling area currency.