How To Fix GPD038 - CO version 0 is not allowed

GPD038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GPD - Pegging & Distribution

• Message number: 038

• Message text: CO version 0 is not allowed

What causes this issue?

You want to use the CO version 0 for valuated project stock. However,
this is the CO version for unvaluated stock.

System Response

The operation cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

Choose a CO version not equal to 0.

Procedure for System Administrators

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 GPD038 - CO version 0 is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message GPD038, which states "CO version 0 is not allowed," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with planning versions in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other planning-related transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Planning Version: The error indicates that the system is trying to access or use a planning version that is not valid or not allowed. In SAP, planning versions are used to differentiate between different sets of planning data (e.g., actuals, forecasts, budgets).
  Version Configuration: Version 0 is often reserved for actual data and may not be configured for planning purposes. If a user attempts to execute a planning transaction using version 0, the system will throw this error.
  User Authorization: There may be restrictions based on user roles or authorizations that prevent access to certain planning versions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Planning Version: Ensure that you are using a valid planning version. Instead of version 0,