How To Fix GP707 - You cannot plan activity type & for cost center & manually

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 707

• Message text: You cannot plan activity type & for cost center & manually

What causes this issue?

The value of activity type &v1& has already been determined on cost
center &v2& using a dependency or detailed planning. You cannot make any
changes by transferring data.

System Response

The planning record to be transferred is written to the error log.

How to fix this error?

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GP707 - You cannot plan activity type & for cost center & manually ?

  The SAP error message GP707 indicates that you cannot manually plan an activity type for a specific cost center. This error typically arises in the context of planning activities in SAP Controlling (CO) when certain configurations or settings are not aligned with the planning process.
  Cause:
  
  Activity Type Configuration: The activity type may not be configured to allow manual planning. This can happen if the activity type is set up for automatic planning only.
  Cost Center Settings: The cost center may not be set up to allow manual planning for the specified activity type.
  Planning Version: The planning version you are using may not allow manual entries for the activity type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform manual planning for that activity type and cost center.
  Planning Layout: The planning layout being used may not include the activity type or may be restricted in some way.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Activity Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the activity type in transaction code KP26 (Change Activity Type Planning).
  Ensure that the activity type is set up to allow manual planning.
  
  
  
  Review Cost Center Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the cost center in transaction code KS01 (Create Cost Center) or KS02 (Change Cost Center).
  Ensure that the cost center is configured to allow manual planning for the relevant activity type.
  
  
  
  Verify Planning Version:
  
  Check the planning version settings in transaction code OKKP (Maintain Planning Versions).
  Ensure that the version you are using allows manual planning.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform manual planning for the specified activity type and cost center.
  This can be checked in transaction code SU53 (Display Authorization Check) after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Layout:
  
  Check the planning layout in transaction code KP99 (Planning Layouts) to ensure that the activity type is included and that there are no restrictions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to activity type planning and cost center planning for more detailed information on configuration and settings.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the GP707 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.