How To Fix FCOM_PLANNING_CORE052 - Cannot plan for order &1; version &2 blocked for fiscal year &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCOM_PLANNING_CORE - Messages for Package FCOM_PLANNING_CORE

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Cannot plan for order &1; version &2 blocked for fiscal year &3

What causes this issue?

You want to plan for order &V1& with planning version &V2&. However,
integrated planning has taken place for the order and the planning
version is blocked for further planning in fiscal year &V3&.

System Response

The entry is not accepted by the system.

How to fix this error?

To proceed, choose 1 of the following:
Use another unlocked planning version
Unlock the parameters for the fiscal year-dependent version
Plan for orders where the checkbox for integrated planning is not
selected
Deselect the checkbox for integrated planning from the control
parameters of the order

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 FCOM_PLANNING_CORE052 - Cannot plan for order &1; version &2 blocked for fiscal year &3 ?

  The SAP error message FCOM_PLANNING_CORE052 indicates that you are trying to plan for an order (identified by &1) in a version (identified by &2) that is blocked for the specified fiscal year (identified by &3). This typically occurs in the context of financial planning or budgeting within SAP, particularly in modules like SAP Financial Consolidation or SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation).
  Cause:
  
  
  Blocked Version: The planning version you are trying to use is blocked for the specified fiscal year. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The version is set to "locked" status to prevent changes.
  The fiscal year has been closed for planning purposes.
  The version is not configured to allow planning for that fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the planning environment that restrict planning activities for certain versions or fiscal years.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Version Status:
  
  Go to the planning version settings in your SAP system and check if the version is indeed blocked for the fiscal year in question.
  If it is blocked, you may need to unlock it or create a new version that is not blocked.
  
  
  
  Unlock the Version:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can unlock the version for the fiscal year. This typically involves navigating to the version management settings and changing the status.
  
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Settings:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year is open for planning. If the fiscal year has been closed, you may need to open it again or use a different fiscal year for your planning activities.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for financial planning in your organization. They can provide guidance on how to proceed.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Support:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation for your specific module (e.g., SAP BPC, SAP Financial Consolidation) for detailed instructions on managing planning versions and fiscal years.
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like KP06 (Cost Center Planning) or BPC (for Business Planning and Consolidation) to access planning functionalities.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to planning versions and fiscal years.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your planning activities in SAP.