How To Fix /INCMD/MSG146 - Only groups relevant for planning can be queried using this service

/INCMD/MSG146 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /INCMD/MSG -

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Only groups relevant for planning can be queried using this service

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /INCMD/MSG146 - Only groups relevant for planning can be queried using this service ?

  The SAP error message /INCMD/MSG146: Only groups relevant for planning can be queried using this service typically occurs in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or similar planning applications. This error indicates that the query you are trying to execute is attempting to access data or groups that are not relevant for planning purposes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Group Selection: The query may be trying to access a group that is not defined as relevant for planning in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the planning area or the data model that does not align with the expected groups for planning.
  Data Model Limitations: The data model may not include the necessary groups or dimensions that are required for the planning process.
  User Permissions: The user executing the query may not have the necessary permissions to access certain planning groups.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Group Relevance: Verify that the group you are trying to query