How To Fix GP861 - Plan data of version &2/&3 cannot be copied (see long text)

GP861 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 861

• Message text: Plan data of version &2/&3 cannot be copied (see long text)

What causes this issue?

You cannot copy planning data from version &V2&, fiscal year &V3& in
controlling area &V1&.

System Response

The system terminates processing.

How to fix this error?

If you still want to copy this data, activate the option "Copying
permitted" under <DS:TRAN.OKEV>Fiscal Year-Dependent Version
Maintenance</> for version &V2&, fiscal year &V3& in controlling area
&V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GP861 - Plan data of version &2/&3 cannot be copied (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message GP861 indicates that there is an issue with copying plan data from one version to another in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's planning functions, such as in the areas of Human Capital Management (HCM) or other planning modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error message GP861 can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  Version Compatibility: The source and target versions may not be compatible for copying. For example, if the source version is locked or if the target version is not set up correctly.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the source version that prevent it from being copied.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the copy operation.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the planning area that restrict copying between certain versions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GP861 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Version