How To Fix AO741 - Planning profile &1 (rev. planng) does not exist for app.request type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 741

• Message text: Planning profile &1 (rev. planng) does not exist for app.request type &2

What causes this issue?

The planning profile for revenue planning for appropriation request
type &V2& is needed for overview planning of appropriation requests. In
Customizing, planning profile &V1& is assigned to appropriation request
type &V2&. However, this planning profile currently does not exist in
the system.

System Response

It is not possible to edit appropriation requests of appropriation
request type &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Check the Customizing settings for appropriation request type &V2& and
assign an existing planning profile to it.
Or, remove appropriation request type &V2& from the selection. If you
do so, you can then process the appropriation requests that are not
affected.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO741 - Planning profile &1 (rev. planng) does not exist for app.request type &2 ?

  The SAP error message AO741 indicates that a planning profile specified in your application request does not exist for the given application request type. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) when trying to execute a planning function or process that requires a specific planning profile.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Planning Profile: The specified planning profile (&1) is not defined in the system for the application request type (&2).
  Incorrect Configuration: The planning profile may have been deleted or not properly configured in the system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the planning profile name or application request type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified planning profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Profiles:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., AOPL for planning profiles) and verify if the planning profile exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Verify Application Request Type:
  
  Ensure that the application request type (&2) is correctly defined and that it is linked to the planning profile you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Correct Configuration:
  
  If the planning profile is missing, you may need to configure it correctly in the system. This may involve defining the profile parameters and ensuring it is active.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Double-check the names of the planning profile and application request type for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the planning function has the necessary authorizations to access the planning profile.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on setting up planning profiles and application request types.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AOPL (Planning Profiles), AOPR (Application Request Types), and others that may be relevant to your planning environment.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the AO741 error and implement the necessary solution.