How To Fix FCLM_HC006 - Planning group &1 does not exist but is used in G/L account &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCLM_HC - Health Check

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Planning group &1 does not exist but is used in G/L account &2.

Select another one for G/L account, or define the planning group.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCLM_HC006 - Planning group &1 does not exist but is used in G/L account &2. ?

  The SAP error message FCLM_HC006 indicates that a planning group specified in your configuration does not exist, but it is being referenced in a General Ledger (G/L) account. This error typically arises in the context of financial planning and controlling, particularly when using the SAP Financial Closing cockpit or related functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Planning Group: The planning group referenced in the error message has not been created or is not active in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The G/L account is configured to use a planning group that is either misspelled or has been deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the planning group may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Group:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., OB37 for planning groups) and verify if the planning group exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Planning Group:
  
  If the planning group is missing, create it using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., OB37).
  Ensure that the planning group is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review G/L Account Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the G/L account (transaction FS00) to see which planning group is assigned.
  If the planning group is incorrect, update the G/L account to reference the correct planning group.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that the planning group was included in the transport request and that it has been successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to planning groups and G/L account configuration for any additional insights or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB37: Maintain Planning Groups
  FS00: G/L Account Master Data
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify planning groups and G/L accounts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FCLM_HC006 and ensure that your planning groups and G/L accounts are correctly configured.