How To Fix K9317 - Layout &1 is still being used in the planner profiles

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K9 - CO Planning Processor

• Message number: 317

• Message text: Layout &1 is still being used in the planner profiles

What causes this issue?

The planning layout "&V1&" is still being used in at least planner
profile "&V2&".
A total of "&V4&" planner profiles were found in which the layout is
still in use.
The profile items concerned are those in planning area:
"&V3&".

System Response

The layout cannot be deleted.

How to fix this error?

First delete related profile items from the planner profile concerned.
Note that planner profiles can be used across different applications.
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Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K9317 - Layout &1 is still being used in the planner profiles ?

  The SAP error message K9317 indicates that a specific layout (identified by &1) is still being used in one or more planner profiles. This typically occurs when you attempt to delete or modify a layout that is currently in use, which is not allowed in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error arises because the layout you are trying to delete or modify is still associated with one or more planning profiles. Planning profiles are configurations that define how planning is executed in SAP, and they can reference specific layouts for data entry or reporting.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to identify and remove the association of the layout with the planner profiles. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Identify the Planner Profiles:
  
  Use transaction code KP26 (or the relevant transaction for your planning area) to check which planner profiles are using the layout.
  You can also use transaction KSV1 to view the layout assignments.
  
  
  
  Remove the Layout from Planner Profiles:
  
  Once you have identified the planner profiles that are using the layout, you need to either modify those profiles to remove the layout or change the layout assignment.
  Go to the relevant transaction (like KP26 or KP27) and update the planner profiles to remove the reference to the layout.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify the Layout:
  
  After ensuring that the layout is no longer in use by any planner profiles, you can proceed to delete or modify the layout as needed.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the layout in other areas of the system, such as reports or user settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KP26: Change Planning Layout
  KP27: Display Planning Layout
  KSV1: Create Layout
  KSV2: Change Layout
  KSV3: Display Layout
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on planning layouts and profiles.
  Check for any specific notes or updates from SAP that may address known issues related to layouts and planner profiles.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify planner profiles and layouts in SAP.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the K9317 error and manage your layouts and planner profiles effectively.