How To Fix FPB_VP_EXP_PLANNING026 - Additional Planner cannot be a Reviewer for the same

FPB_VP_EXP_PLANNING026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FPB_VP_EXP_PLANNING - Messages for Express Planning

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Additional Planner cannot be a Reviewer for the same

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FPB_VP_EXP_PLANNING026 - Additional Planner cannot be a Reviewer for the same ?

  The SAP error message FPB_VP_EXP_PLANNING026 indicates that an additional planner cannot be assigned as a reviewer for the same planning task. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) or similar modules where roles and responsibilities are defined for planning processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to a conflict in role assignments within the planning process. Specifically, it means that the system does not allow a user to have dual roles (both planner and reviewer) for the same planning task. This is likely a design choice to maintain clear separation of duties and to prevent conflicts of interest.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Role Assignments: Check the role assignments for the user in question. Ensure that the user is not assigned both the "Additional Planner" and "Reviewer" roles for the same planning task.
  
  
  Modify User Roles: If the user is indeed assigned both