How To Fix AO_PLANNING006 - Planning not allowed - maintain the object currency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AO_PLANNING - Message Class for Project WGRS-4B4R6S

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Planning not allowed - maintain the object currency

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO_PLANNING006 - Planning not allowed - maintain the object currency ?

  The SAP error message AO_PLANNING006: Planning not allowed - maintain the object currency typically occurs in the context of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) or SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) when there is an issue with the currency settings for a planning object. This error indicates that the planning operation cannot proceed because the currency settings for the object being used are not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Configuration: The planning object (e.g., a planning model, data source, or dimension) does not have a defined currency or the currency settings are not aligned with the planning process.
  Object Currency Not Maintained: The currency for the planning object has not been maintained or is set to a currency that is not allowed for planning.
  Inconsistent Currency Settings: There may be inconsistencies between the currency settings of the planning object and the data being used for planning.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Object Currency Settings:
  
  Navigate to the planning model or object in SAP.
  Ensure that the currency is defined and correctly maintained for the object.
  If necessary, update the currency settings to a valid currency that is allowed for planning.
  
  
  
  Maintain Currency in the Planning Model:
  
  Go to the planning model configuration.
  Under the currency settings, ensure that the object currency is specified and matches the expected currency for planning.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Data:
  
  Check the data being used for planning to ensure that it is compatible with the currency settings of the planning object.
  If there are discrepancies, adjust the data or the currency settings accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on maintaining currency settings for planning objects.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to maintain currency settings for the planning object.
  System Configuration: Review the overall system configuration to ensure that there are no broader issues affecting currency settings across the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AO_PLANNING006 error and successfully proceed with your planning activities in SAP.