How To Fix K8009 - First enter a planning layout

K8009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K8 - CO Planning: Messages for Function Group KAPP

• Message number: 009

• Message text: First enter a planning layout

What causes this issue?

You selected the parameters settings function. You can only perform
this function together with a planning layout.

System Response

The SAP System cannot perform this function.

How to fix this error?

Enter a planning layout first and try the function again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K8009 - First enter a planning layout ?

  The SAP error message K8009, "First enter a planning layout," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to execute a planning transaction without having specified a planning layout. This error indicates that the system requires a planning layout to be defined before you can proceed with the planning activities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Planning Layout: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected or defined a planning layout for the planning session.
  Incorrect Transaction: The transaction you are trying to execute may not be set up to handle planning without a layout.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the planning layouts.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the K8009 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Select a Planning Layout:
  
  When you are in the planning transaction (e.g., using transaction codes like KP06, KP07, or KP10), ensure that you select a valid planning layout from