How To Fix FPB_EXPRESS_PLANNING008 - The substep table has not been filled (fpb_exp_stp)

FPB_EXPRESS_PLANNING008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FPB_EXPRESS_PLANNING - Messages for Express Planning

• Message number: 008

• Message text: The substep table has not been filled (fpb_exp_stp)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FPB_EXPRESS_PLANNING008 - The substep table has not been filled (fpb_exp_stp) ?

  The SAP error message FPB_EXPRESS_PLANNING008 indicates that the substep table has not been filled, which is related to the Express Planning functionality in SAP. This error typically occurs during the planning process when the system expects certain data to be available in the substep table but finds it empty.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The substep table (fpb_exp_stp) may not have been populated due to missing or incomplete data in the planning process.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the planning area or the planning sequence that prevents the substep table from being filled.
  Execution Errors: If the planning run was interrupted or did not complete successfully, it could lead to an empty substep table.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, lack of proper authorizations can prevent the system from accessing or filling the necessary tables.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Planning Data: Ensure that all necessary planning data is available and correctly configured. This includes checking master data, planning levels,