How To Fix BW_REPORTING_FPM028 - Enter a valid planning function

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BW_REPORTING_FPM - Messages for BICS UIBBs

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Enter a valid planning function

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BW_REPORTING_FPM028 - Enter a valid planning function ?

  The SAP error message BW_REPORTING_FPM028 ("Enter a valid planning function") typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when a user attempts to execute a planning function that is either not defined, not activated, or not accessible due to authorization issues. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Planning Function: The planning function you are trying to execute may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Inactive Planning Function: The planning function might be defined but not activated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the planning function.
  Incorrect Input: The input parameters for the planning function may not be correctly specified.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues with the BW system or the specific planning application.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Planning Function Definition:
  
  Go to the SAP BW system and check if the planning function exists in the relevant InfoProvider.
  Ensure that the planning function is correctly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Activate Planning Function:
  
  If the planning function is inactive, activate it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Navigate to the planning function and ensure it is set to active.
  
  
  
  Verify User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to execute the planning function.
  Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Review Input Parameters:
  
  Ensure that all required input parameters for the planning function are provided and correctly formatted.
  Validate that the input data meets the expected criteria for the planning function.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs and Traces:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Use transaction ST22 to check for dumps that may have occurred during the execution of the planning function.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to the error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to planning functions in BW.
  Documentation: Review the SAP BW documentation for detailed information on planning functions and their configuration.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the BW_REPORTING_FPM028 error message.