How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_PLANNING097 - Only application &2 can delete plan data from category &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_PLANNING - Messages for Package FINS_ACDOC_PLANNING

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Only application &2 can delete plan data from category &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_PLANNING097 - Only application &2 can delete plan data from category &1. ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_PLANNING097 indicates that there is a restriction on deleting planning data for a specific category. The message states that only a certain application (identified by &2) is authorized to delete plan data from the specified category (identified by &1). 
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  You are trying to delete planning data from a category that is restricted to certain applications or processes.
  The user or application you are using does not have the necessary authorizations to perform the delete operation on the specified planning category.
  The planning data might be locked or in a state that does not allow deletion.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Authorization: Ensure that the user or application has the necessary authorizations to delete planning data for the specified category. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust the user roles and permissions.
  
  
  Use the Correct Application: If the error message specifies a particular application that is allowed to delete the data, make sure you are using that application to perform the deletion.
  
  
  Review Planning Category Settings: Check the configuration settings for the planning category in question. Ensure that the settings allow for deletion and that there are no restrictions in place.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the planning category and the applications that are permitted to delete data from it.
  
  
  Check for Locks: Ensure that the planning data is not locked by another process or user. You can check for locks using transaction codes like SM12 (for lock entries) or SM21 (for system logs).
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SAC (SAP Analytics Cloud) for planning and analysis.
  S/4HANA for financial planning and analysis.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  
  
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.