How To Fix /ISDFPS/FDPDA_PLAN031 - The selected organizational unit is not part of an exercise

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/FDPDA_PLAN -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: The selected organizational unit is not part of an exercise

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/FDPDA_PLAN031 - The selected organizational unit is not part of an exercise ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/FDPDA_PLAN031 indicates that the selected organizational unit is not part of an exercise in the context of SAP's Flexible Planning (FDP) module. This typically occurs when you are trying to plan or execute a function related to a specific organizational unit that has not been assigned to the relevant planning exercise.
  Cause:
  
  Organizational Unit Not Assigned: The organizational unit you are trying to use is not included in the planning exercise you are working with.
  Incorrect Exercise Configuration: The planning exercise may not be configured correctly to include the organizational unit.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that prevent the organizational unit from being recognized as part of the exercise.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Exercise Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the planning exercise in SAP.
  Ensure that the organizational unit in question is included in the exercise. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., /ISDFPS/PLN_EXERCISE).
  If the organizational unit is not listed, you will need to add it to the exercise.
  
  
  
  Review Organizational Unit Settings:
  
  Verify that the organizational unit is correctly defined in the system and that it is active.
  Check if there are any restrictions or settings that might prevent it from being included in the planning exercise.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any relevant consistency checks or reports to identify and resolve data issues that may be affecting the organizational unit's inclusion in the exercise.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on configuring planning exercises and organizational units.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /ISDFPS/PLN_EXERCISE for managing planning exercises.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide patches or additional guidance.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify planning exercises and organizational units.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully include the organizational unit in the desired planning exercise.