How To Fix /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES191 - Planning line items exist for future periods

/CPD/PFP_MESSAGES191 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 191

• Message text: Planning line items exist for future periods

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES191 - Planning line items exist for future periods ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES191 indicates that there are planning line items that exist for future periods, which can prevent certain operations from being executed. This error typically arises in the context of planning and forecasting processes within SAP, particularly in modules like SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP S/4HANA.
  
  Cause:
  
  Future Planning Data: The error occurs when there are planning line items that have been created for periods that are beyond the current date. This can happen if users have entered or imported planning data for future periods that are not yet relevant for the current planning cycle.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to restrict certain operations (like posting or executing certain transactions) if there are future planning line items present.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the planning data, such as overlapping periods or incorrect data entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Planning Data: Check the planning line items for future periods.