How To Fix CKECP206 - Planning form &1 can only be used for planning objects of type &2

CKECP206 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKECP - Messages for Easy Cost Planning

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Planning form &1 can only be used for planning objects of type &2

What causes this issue?

You want to assign planning form &v1& to a cost estimate for the
planning object &v3&. The planning form, however, was only created for
planning objects of type &v2&.

System Response

You are unable to make your assignment.

How to fix this error?

Select another planning form.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKECP206 - Planning form &1 can only be used for planning objects of type &2 ?

  The SAP error message CKECP206 indicates that there is a mismatch between the planning form you are trying to use and the type of planning object you are working with. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly in the area of planning and budgeting.
  
  Cause:
  The error message CKECP206 is triggered when:
  
  You are attempting to use a planning form that is not compatible with the type of planning object you are trying to plan. For example, if the planning form is designed for cost centers, but you are trying to use it for profit centers or internal orders, this error will occur.
  The planning form may have been configured to only accept certain types of planning objects, and the object you are using does not match those criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Planning Form Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration of the planning