How To Fix CBP037 - EXTERNPLAN not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CBP - Message class for CBP

• Message number: 037

• Message text: EXTERNPLAN not active

What causes this issue?

The external planning function has not been activated.

System Response

The chosen activity for the batch planning job cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

Please choose another planning activity.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CBP037 - EXTERNPLAN not active ?

  The SAP error message CBP037: EXTERNPLAN not active typically occurs in the context of SAP's Capacity Planning and Production Planning modules. This error indicates that the external planning function (EXTERNPLAN) is not activated in the system, which is necessary for certain planning processes to function correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive External Planning: The EXTERNPLAN feature is not activated in the system configuration. This can happen if the system has not been set up to use external planning tools or if the necessary configuration steps have not been completed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the planning process, which could lead to the EXTERNPLAN not being recognized as active.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or activate the EXTERNPLAN functionality.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate EXTERNPLAN:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Production Planning or Capacity Planning.
  Look for settings related to external planning and ensure that EXTERNPLAN is activated.
  You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to perform this step.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the planning area and ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly.
  Ensure that the planning strategy and other related settings are properly configured to support external planning.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and use the EXTERNPLAN functionality.
  If not, work with your security team to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any additional steps or considerations that may be relevant.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO for configuration, MD01 for planning, and others that may be relevant to your planning processes.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to CBP037 or EXTERNPLAN for any known issues or updates that may resolve the error.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CBP037 error and activate the EXTERNPLAN functionality in your SAP system.