How To Fix GLPL774 - No document type defined for the plan task

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLPL - Message class planning FI-SL/GL

• Message number: 774

• Message text: No document type defined for the plan task

What causes this issue?

No document type is defined for the plan task being used. No plan data
can be posted or updated.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

The Customizing function "Define Planner Profile" - transaction GLPLADM
- is used to define plan tasks for the planner profile and the summary
tables that can be planned. In this maintenance transaction, a document
type (such as P0) must be specified for the plan tasks used, so that
the data can be posted and updated.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLPL774 - No document type defined for the plan task ?

  The SAP error message GLPL774: No document type defined for the plan task typically occurs in the context of planning and budgeting within the SAP system, particularly when working with the General Ledger (GL) or related financial planning modules. This error indicates that the system cannot find a document type associated with the planning task you are trying to execute.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the document type required for the specific planning task has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Task Settings: The planning task may not be correctly configured to reference a valid document type.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document type or the planning task.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GLPL774 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Master Data > Document Types.
  Ensure that the document type required for the planning task is defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Task Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the planning task you are trying to execute.
  Ensure that it is linked to the correct document type. You can do this by navigating to the relevant planning area or task in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user executing the planning task has the necessary authorizations to access the document type.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user roles are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific planning task you are working with. This may provide insights into any additional configuration steps that are required.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the planning task again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, OBY6 for document type settings, or KP06 for planning tasks.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the GLPL774 error in your SAP system.