How To Fix KE817 - You cannot select plan data by item number

KE817 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 817

• Message text: You cannot select plan data by item number

What causes this issue?

There is no item number for plan data.

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?

Delete the selection row for the item number.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE817 - You cannot select plan data by item number ?

  The SAP error message KE817 ("You cannot select plan data by item number") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to access or analyze planning data, and the system is unable to retrieve the data based on the item number specified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Planning Data: The item number you are trying to access may not have any associated planning data in the system.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in your report or transaction may not be correctly set up to retrieve the desired planning data.
  Data Not Activated: The planning data might not be activated or saved properly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization restrictions preventing access to the planning data for the specified item number.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Planning Data: Verify that the planning data exists for the item number you are trying to access. You can do this by navigating to the relevant planning transaction (e.g.,