How To Fix K6685 - No planning help defined for aspect &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K6 - EC-EIS/EC-BP data basis: Data entry and collection

• Message number: 685

• Message text: No planning help defined for aspect &1

What causes this issue?

You must necessarily enter a planning aid to derive an object-dependent
plan parameter.
You have not defined any planning aid for the aspect.

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?

Maintain an appropriate entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K6685 - No planning help defined for aspect &1 ?

  The SAP error message K6685 "No planning help defined for aspect &1" typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to perform planning activities, and the system cannot find the necessary planning help for the specified aspect.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Planning Help: The most common cause of this error is that there is no planning help defined for the specified aspect in the planning configuration. Aspects in SAP CO are used to categorize different types of planning data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The planning area or version you are working with may not have been properly configured to include the necessary planning help.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the planning help.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Planning Help:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant planning area and check if the planning help for the specified aspect is defined.
  If it is not defined, you will need to create or configure the planning help for that aspect.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Area Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the planning area you are using is correctly set up to include the necessary aspects and planning helps.
  You may need to consult with your SAP CO configuration team to ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the planning help.
  If not, work with your SAP security team to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to planning in CO to understand how to set up planning helps correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the planning functionality again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like KP06 (Cost Center Planning) or KP07 (Cost Center Planning: Change) to access planning functions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.