How To Fix FCOM_PLANNING_CORE122 - Error in planning function definition

FCOM_PLANNING_CORE122 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCOM_PLANNING_CORE - Messages for Package FCOM_PLANNING_CORE

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Error in planning function definition

What causes this issue?

The planning function &V2& contains too many block characteristics.
A planning function of type 'Cost Simulation' (/ERP/SFIN_FT01) allows a
maximum of &V1& block characteristics.
Block characteristics are characteristics in the aggregation level,
which are not marked as 'Fields to be changed' in the planning function.
You have to set the To Be Changed flag for the characteristic
'Debit/Credit Indicator CO' (/ERP/DCINDCO) and for the characteristics
maintained in the planning function parameters:
'Characteristic for GL Account'
'Characteristics for Cost Objects & Partner Objects'
,,'Unit Characteristic associated to the Allocation Factor
Characteristic'
Unless the planning function parameter 'Characteristic for GL Account'
is maintained, the system tries to use default characteristic
/ERP/GL_ACCT, which has to be contained in the aggregation level. In
this case you have to set the To Be Changed flag for this
characteristic.
Unless the tabular planning function parameter 'Characteristics for Cost
Objects & Partner Objects' is maintained, the system tries to determine
pairs of Cost Object / Partner Object characteristics dynamically by
looking for pairs of characteristics in the aggregation level, where one
characteristic is defined 'by reference' referring to the other
characteristic.
For example, if the aggregation level contains characteristics
/ERP/COSTCNTR and /ERP/PCOSTCTR, /ERP/COSTCNTR is recognized by the
system as the Cost Object characteristic and /ERP/PCOSTCTR as the
Partner Object characteristic, because /ERP/PCOSTCTR is defined 'by
reference' referring to /ERP/COSTCNTR.
In this case you have to set the To Be Changed flag for such
characteristics.
If this error occurs either the To Be Changed flags are not set as
required by the planning function type or the aggregation level contains
to many fields.

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

Ensure that the aggregation level and the planning function are defined
correctly.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCOM_PLANNING_CORE122 - Error in planning function definition ?

  The SAP error message FCOM_PLANNING_CORE122 typically indicates an issue with the planning function definition in the SAP system, particularly in the context of SAP Financial Consolidation or SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation). This error can arise due to various reasons, such as incorrect configuration, missing parameters, or issues with the underlying data model.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Planning Function Definition: The planning function may not be defined correctly, leading to inconsistencies in the parameters or settings.
  Missing or Incorrect Parameters: Required parameters for the planning function may be missing or incorrectly specified.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data model, such as missing dimensions or incorrect mappings.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the planning function may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that affect the planning function.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Planning Function Definition:
  
  Review the planning function definition in the SAP system