How To Fix FIN_ODATA_UPLOAD018 - There is no plan scope defined in the CSV-File. See long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIN_ODATA_UPLOAD - Messages for Package APPL_FIN_ODATA_UPLOAD

• Message number: 018

• Message text: There is no plan scope defined in the CSV-File. See long text

What causes this issue?

You must define the scope of your plan data in the source file using the
third row in the source file. To do this, enter an X for each field that
you want to be part of the scope of your plan data.
Starting from the fourth row, you then specify the plan data which you
want to be imported into the system.
Each plan data value in the file that belongs to a field marked with an
X contributes to the selection of plan data that will be overwritten by
new plan data.
This means that existing plan data in the system and that contains any
of the combinations of these values will be deleted before new plan data
is posted.

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

<ZH>Here is an example:</>
Your source file contains the following rows:
CATEGORY,,RYEAR,,POPER,,RBUKRS,,RCNTR,,RACCT,,KSL,,RKCUR
Plan Category,,General Ledger Fiscal Year,,Posting Period,,Company Code
,,Cost Center,,Account Number,,Amount in Global Currency,,Global
Currency
X,,X,,X,,X,,X
PLN,,2019,,1,,1010,,0010101302,,13701400,,43.456,00,,USD
PLN,,2020,,2,,1010,,0010101302,,13701400,,4.237,00,,USD
In the system, you already have the following plan data values:
CATEGORY,,RYEAR,,POPER,,RBUKRS,,RCNTR,,RACCT,,KSL,,RKCUR
PLN,,2019,,1,,1010,,0010101302,,13701400,,41.123,00,,USD
PLN,,2019,,2,,1010,,0010101302,,13701400,,44.387,00,,USD
PLN,,2019,,1,,1010,,0010101302,,99999999,,23.928,00,,USD
PLN,,2020,,1,,1010,,0010101302,,13701400,,4.988,00,,USD
PLN,,2020,,2,,1010,,0010101302,,13701400,,3.999,00,,USD
PLN,,2020,,2,,1010,,0099999999,,13701400,,4.237,00,,USD
<ZH>What is happening when you import the source file?</>
1. The Import Financial Plan Data app determines the scope of your
plan data as follows:
<ZH>Scope of Plan Data</>
Characteristics,,Values
Plan Category,,PLN
General Ledger Fiscal Year,,2019, 2020
Posting Period,,001, 002
Company Code,,1010
Cost Center,,0010101302
2. The app deletes all existing values within the scope of the plan
data.
3. The app posts the new values from the source file.
<ZH>Note:</>
This may delete data values for which there is no corresponding row in
the source file because the selection defined by the plan data scope
deletes all values for which the following is true:
Plan Category = "PLN"
<ZH>AND </>( General Ledger Fiscal Year = "2019" <ZH>OR </>General
Ledger Fiscal Year = "2020" )
<ZH>AND </>( Posting Period = "001" <ZH>OR </>Posting Period = "002" )
<ZH>AND </>Company Code = "1010"
<ZH>AND </>Cost Center = "0010101302"
So in the above example the following values would be deleted when
importing the source file:
CATEGORY,,RYEAR,,POPER,,RBUKRS,,RCNTR,,RACCT,,KSL,,RKCUR
PLN,,2019,,1,,1010,,0010101302,,13701400,,41.123,00,,USD
PLN,,2019,,2,,1010,,0010101302,,13701400,,44.387,00,,USD
PLN,,2020,,1,,1010,,0010101302,,99999999,,23.928,00,,USD
PLN,,2020,,1,,1010,,0010101302,,13701400,,4.988,00,,USD
PLN,,2020,,2,,1010,,0010101302,,13701400,,3.999,00,,USD
This also includes values for which there is no corresponding row in the
data part of the file.
And the following values would be posted:
CATEGORY,,RYEAR,,POPER,,RBUKRS,,RCNTR,,RACCT,,KSL,,RKCUR
PLN,,2019,,1,,1010,,0010101302,,13701400,,43.456,00,,USD
PLN,,2020,,2,,1010,,0010101302,,13701400,,4.237,00,,USD
In the app, you can view all values that will be deleted or posted
before importing the source file.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Specify the scope of the plan data using the third row in the source
file by entering an X for each field that you want to be part of the
scope of your plan data.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_ODATA_UPLOAD018 - There is no plan scope defined in the CSV-File. See long text ?

  The SAP error message FIN_ODATA_UPLOAD018 indicates that there is an issue with the CSV file being uploaded, specifically that there is no plan scope defined in the file. This error typically occurs during the upload of financial planning data using the OData service in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a required field in the CSV file that specifies the "plan scope." The plan scope is essential for the system to understand the context of the data being uploaded, such as which planning area or version the data pertains to. If this information is missing, the system cannot process the upload correctly.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the CSV File: Open the CSV file you are trying to upload and verify that it includes a column for the plan scope. This column should contain valid values that correspond to the planning context in your SAP system.
  
  
  Define Plan Scope: If the plan scope is not defined, you need to add it. Ensure that the values in the plan scope column match the expected values in your SAP system. This may involve consulting your SAP configuration or documentation to determine the correct values.
  
  
  Validate the CSV Format: Ensure that the CSV file adheres to the required format for the upload. This includes checking for correct headers, data types, and any other mandatory fields that may be required by the OData service.
  
  
  Test the Upload: After making the necessary changes to the CSV file, attempt the upload again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the required fields or the format, refer to the SAP documentation related to the OData service you are using for financial data uploads. This documentation often provides examples and detailed explanations of the required structure.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If you continue to experience issues after verifying the CSV file and its contents, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP OData Services: Understanding how OData services work in SAP can help you troubleshoot issues related to data uploads.
  CSV File Structure: Familiarize yourself with the expected structure of CSV files for financial data uploads in your specific SAP environment.
  SAP Notes and Community: Check SAP Notes or the SAP Community for any known issues or additional guidance related to the FIN_ODATA_UPLOAD018 error.
  
  By ensuring that the plan scope is correctly defined in your CSV file, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully upload your financial planning data.