How To Fix GHO_PLN_MANAGE_PLAN004 - Plan value source description cannot be initial

GHO_PLN_MANAGE_PLAN004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_PLN_MANAGE_PLAN - Messages for Manage Production Plan applications

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Plan value source description cannot be initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_PLN_MANAGE_PLAN004 - Plan value source description cannot be initial ?

  The SAP error message GHO_PLN_MANAGE_PLAN004 indicates that the plan value source description cannot be initialized. This error typically occurs in the context of planning and budgeting processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with planning functions or data entry in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Configuration: The planning area or planning function may not be properly configured, leading to issues with the initialization of plan value sources.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data or planning data that the system relies on to initialize the plan value source.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the planning data.
  System Bugs or Limitations: There may be bugs in the specific version of SAP you are using, or limitations in the planning functionality.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the planning area