How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_PLANNING087 - When writing to ACDOCP, you can't plan data for category &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_PLANNING - Messages for Package FINS_ACDOC_PLANNING

• Message number: 087

• Message text: When writing to ACDOCP, you can't plan data for category &1.

What causes this issue?

Category &V1& is used by application &V2&. Therefore, you can't use it
for periodic planning when writing to ACDOCP.

System Response

The plan data is not changed.

How to fix this error?

Use a category of Application Type <ZH>Periodic Planning and
Consolidation</> but <ZH>NOT ACT01</> or others.

If such a category isn't available, create it using configuration step
<ZH>Maintain Category for Planning</> in application area <ZH>Finance</>
, subapplication area <ZH>General Settings</>, and configuration item
<ZH>Planning</>.

If such a category isn't available, create it. Choose <ZH>Controlling
</>==> <ZH>General Controlling</> ==> <ZH>Planning</> ==>
<DS:SIMG.FCOMV_CATEGORYX>Maintain Category for Planning</>. Create a
category of the application type <ZH>Periodic Planning and Consolidation
</>.

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_PLANNING087 - When writing to ACDOCP, you can't plan data for category &1. ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_PLANNING087 typically occurs when there is an attempt to plan data for a specific category in the ACDOCP (Actual/Plan Document Table) that is not allowed. This error is related to the planning process in SAP, particularly in the context of Financial Accounting and Controlling (FI/CO).
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that the planning category specified (denoted by &1 in the error message) is not valid for the operation you are trying to perform. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Planning Category: The planning category you are trying to use may not be configured for planning in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to plan data for the specified category.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the system may not allow planning for the specified category.
  Data Locking: There may be data locking issues preventing the writing of planned data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Planning Category: Verify that the planning category you are trying to use is valid and configured correctly in the system. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform planning for the specified category. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust authorizations if necessary.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to planning. This includes reviewing the settings in the controlling area and ensuring that the planning category is allowed for the relevant planning version.
  
  
  Data Locking: Investigate if there are any data locking issues. You can check transaction codes like SM12 (for lock entries) to see if there are any locks on the data you are trying to write.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific planning category and its configuration.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  KP06: Cost Center Planning
  KP07: Cost Center Planning - Change
  KP08: Cost Center Planning - Display
  KPF6: Plan Data for Cost Centers
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional insights.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.