How To Fix FPB_VP_EXP_PLANNING022 - User &1 is already part of planning round &2/&3 - No transfer in phase 1

FPB_VP_EXP_PLANNING022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FPB_VP_EXP_PLANNING - Messages for Express Planning

• Message number: 022

• Message text: User &1 is already part of planning round &2/&3 - No transfer in phase 1

What causes this issue?

User &SYST-MSGV1& is already part of planning round &SYST-MSGV2&/
&SYST-MSGV3& and the planning round for both users is still in initial
planning phase. Therefore a transfer of the planning phase is identical
to assigning the objects of user &SYST-MSGV4& to user &SYST-MSGV1& .

System Response

The transfer can't be done out of Express Planning.

How to fix this error?

Use the functionality for object assignment to do the transfer. As long
as the SAP delivered stabdard object service is used this can be done
with transaction <DS:TRAN.FPB_MAINTAIN_PERS_M>FPB_MAINTAIN_PERS_M</>
using planning dialog DIA_CO_CCA_PL.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FPB_VP_EXP_PLANNING022 - User &1 is already part of planning round &2/&3 - No transfer in phase 1 ?

  The SAP error message FPB_VP_EXP_PLANNING022 indicates that a user is already part of a specific planning round, and as a result, there is no transfer allowed in phase 1 of the planning process. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) or similar planning applications where multiple users may be involved in a collaborative planning process.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Already Assigned: The user specified in the error message is already assigned to the planning round identified by the numbers in the message (e.g., &2 and &3).
  Planning Round Locking: The planning round may have restrictions that prevent multiple transfers or modifications by the same user during the initial phase.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the planning application that restrict user access or transfer capabilities based on their current assignments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Assignment: Verify if the user is indeed assigned to the planning round. If they are, consider