How To Fix GPDPEG008 - Exception category is not maintained in the pegging run profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GPDPEG - A&D GPD message classed used by Pegging only

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Exception category is not maintained in the pegging run profile

What causes this issue?

Exception category is not maintained for the selected pegging run
profile.

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 transaction <LB>PEGRP</> maintain the exception category.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GPDPEG008 - Exception category is not maintained in the pegging run profile ?

  The SAP error message GPDPEG008 indicates that there is an issue with the pegging run profile in the SAP system, specifically that the exception category is not maintained. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) when dealing with pegging runs.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the pegging run profile you are using does not have a defined exception category. Exception categories are used to classify and manage exceptions that arise during the planning process. If the system cannot find a valid exception category for the pegging run, it will trigger this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve the GPDPEG008 error, you need to ensure that the pegging run profile is correctly configured with an exception category. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Pegging Run Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP GUI and navigate to the transaction code for maintaining pegging run profiles (usually in the APO or IBP module).
  The transaction code may vary, but it is often found under the planning area settings.
  
  
  
  Check the Pegging Run Profile:
  
  Locate the specific pegging run profile that is causing the error.
  Review the settings and ensure that an exception category is assigned.
  
  
  
  Maintain Exception Categories:
  
  If no exception category is assigned, you will need to create or assign one.
  Go to the configuration for exception categories and ensure that the necessary categories are defined and linked to the pegging run profile.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes to the pegging run profile.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Pegging Process:
  
  Once the configuration is updated, attempt to re-run the pegging process to see if the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring pegging run profiles and exception categories.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/PEGGING for pegging runs and /SAPAPO/EXCATEG for exception categories.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the pegging run profiles and exception categories.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GPDPEG008 error and successfully execute your pegging runs in SAP.