How To Fix BWSD155 - Planning function type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BWSD - Messages for Scenario Transfer

• Message number: 155

• Message text: Planning function type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BWSD155 - Planning function type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message BWSD155 indicates that a planning function type specified in your request does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when working with planning functions in the context of Integrated Planning.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Planning Function: The planning function type you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Function Type Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the planning function type you are referencing.
  Transport Issues: If the planning function was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the planning function.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Function Definition:
  
  Go to the SAP BW system and check if the planning function type exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSPLAN for planning functions).
  Ensure that the planning function type is correctly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Verify Naming:
  
  Double-check the name of the planning function type you are using in your code or configuration. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect references.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the planning function was recently transported, verify that the transport request was successful and that all necessary objects were included in the transport.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the planning function has the necessary authorizations. You may need to check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on the specific planning function type you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can debug the process to see where the error is being triggered and gather more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific planning function type or error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  SAP Help Portal: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on planning functions and their configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BWSD155 error and implement a solution to resolve it.