How To Fix GP708 - Activity input &/& cannot be planned manually for cost center &

GP708 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 708

• Message text: Activity input &/& cannot be planned manually for cost center &

What causes this issue?

The activity input of &v1&/&v2& on cost center &V3& has already been
determined using dependency. Any change due to data transfer cannot
be made.

System Response

The planned 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 GP708 - Activity input &/& cannot be planned manually for cost center & ?

  The SAP error message GP708 indicates that a specific activity input cannot be planned manually for a given cost center. This error typically arises in the context of planning activities in SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Project System (PS) modules, where certain configurations or settings prevent manual planning for specific activities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Activity Type Configuration: The activity type may be configured in such a way that it does not allow manual planning. This could be due to settings in the controlling area or the activity type itself.
  Planning Version: The planning version you are using may not allow manual entries. Some versions are set up for automatic planning only.
  Cost Center Status: The cost center may be in a status that does not permit manual planning, such as being locked or not being active for the planning period.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform manual planning for that cost