How To Fix /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES402 - Cannot copy financial plan; planning breakdown intervals do not match


/CPD/PFP_MESSAGES402 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES -

  • Message number: 402

  • Message text: Cannot copy financial plan; planning breakdown intervals do not match

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES402 - Cannot copy financial plan; planning breakdown intervals do not match ?
    The SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES402 indicates that there is a mismatch in the planning breakdown intervals when attempting to copy a financial plan. This typically occurs in the context of financial planning and budgeting within SAP, particularly when using the SAP Profitability and Performance Management (PFP) module.
    
    Cause: The error arises due to the following reasons: Different Planning Periods: The source and target financial plans may have different planning periods or intervals (e.g., monthly vs. quarterly). Inconsistent Data Structures: The data structures or characteristics used in the source and target plans may not align, leading to incompatibility.
    Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the planning area that do not match between the source and target plans.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check Planning Periods: Verify that the planning periods for both the source and target financial plans are the same. If they differ, you may need to adjust one of the

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