How To Fix GP605 - Plan version & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GP - FI-SL and CO planning

• Message number: 605

• Message text: Plan version & is not defined

What causes this issue?

You have either forgotten to enter a target or reference version, or
the target or reference version you have entered does not exist or does
not exist in this fiscal year.

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?

In the first case, you can enter the version you have forgotten.
In the second case, you should recheck the entry for the controlling
area, fiscal year and the reference or target version.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GP605 - Plan version & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message GP605 "Plan version & is not defined" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with personnel planning or organizational management. This error indicates that the system cannot find a specified plan version, which is necessary for processing certain HR-related functions.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Plan Version: The specified plan version does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the version name or the version not being created or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified plan version.
  Configuration Issues: The plan version may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the plan version may not have been included in the migration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plan Version: Verify that the plan version you are trying to use is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings.
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Personnel Planning > Plan Version to check if the version exists.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Plan Version: If the plan version does not exist, you may need to create it or activate it if it has been defined but not activated.
  
  In the same configuration area, you can create a new plan version or activate an existing one.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the plan version. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the system.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to personnel planning and plan versions for additional guidance.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PP01 (for personnel planning) and PPOC (for plan version configuration).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error GP605 for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GP605 error and implement a solution to resolve it.