How To Fix FPB_EXPRESS_PLANNING018 - &1 new user instance(s) created

FPB_EXPRESS_PLANNING018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FPB_EXPRESS_PLANNING - Messages for Express Planning

• Message number: 018

• Message text: &1 new user instance(s) created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FPB_EXPRESS_PLANNING018 - &1 new user instance(s) created ?

  The SAP error message FPB_EXPRESS_PLANNING018 typically indicates that a new user instance has been created in the context of the Express Planning functionality within SAP. This message is often related to the planning and forecasting processes in SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP).
  
  Cause:
  The error message can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  User Instance Creation: The system is set to create a new user instance for a user who is trying to access the planning application. This can happen if the user does not have an existing instance or if the system is configured to create instances dynamically.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the planning application that dictate how user instances are managed, which could lead to unexpected instance creation.
  
  
  Session Management: If there are issues with session management or if the user is trying to access the application from multiple sessions, it may