How To Fix FCOM_PLANNING_CORE020 - Planning profile &1 does not allow planning of annual values

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCOM_PLANNING_CORE - Messages for Package FCOM_PLANNING_CORE

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Planning profile &1 does not allow planning of annual values

What causes this issue?

The planning profile in the project determines whether you can enter
overall values, annual values, or both. In this case, the planning
profile does not allow you to enter annual values.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCOM_PLANNING_CORE020 - Planning profile &1 does not allow planning of annual values ?

  The SAP error message FCOM_PLANNING_CORE020 indicates that the planning profile specified (denoted by &1) does not permit the planning of annual values. This error typically arises in the context of financial planning or budgeting within SAP, particularly when using the Financial Consolidation module or similar planning tools.
  Cause:
  
  Planning Profile Configuration: The planning profile associated with the planning session does not have the necessary settings enabled to allow for annual value planning. This could be due to the profile being configured for monthly or quarterly planning only.
  Data Entry Method: The method of data entry or the type of planning being attempted may not align with the capabilities of the selected planning profile.
  Version Control: The version of the planning profile being used may not support annual values, or it may be set to a version that restricts annual planning.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Profile Settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the planning profile in SAP.
  Ensure that the profile allows for annual planning. This may involve checking the settings related to the time periods that can be planned (monthly, quarterly, annually).
  
  
  
  Modify the Planning Profile:
  
  If the current planning profile does not support annual values, consider creating a new planning profile or modifying the existing one to include annual planning capabilities.
  Ensure that the necessary parameters for annual planning are activated.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Planning Profile:
  
  If modifying the existing profile is not feasible, you may need to select a different planning profile that supports annual values for your planning session.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help resources related to planning profiles and financial planning to understand the specific configurations required for annual planning.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They can provide insights based on the specific version and configuration of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings for planning profiles.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify planning profiles or access the relevant configuration settings.
  Testing: After making changes to the planning profile, conduct tests to ensure that annual values can now be planned without errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully plan annual values in your SAP system.