How To Fix KG1118 - Planning method '&' marked for deletion

KG1118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG1 - CO-PA planning

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Planning method '&' marked for deletion

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to create a new planning method. However, this
planning method has been marked for deletion during the current
session.

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?

Give the new planning method a different name.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KG1118 - Details

• The SAP error message KG1118, which states "Planning method '&' marked for deletion," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when a planning method that is being referenced in a planning scenario has been marked for deletion. This can happen in various planning applications, such as Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other planning-related transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Marked for Deletion: The planning method you are trying to use has been flagged as "marked for deletion" in the system. This means that it is no longer available for use in planning processes.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in configuration settings or updates to planning methods may have led to this status.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that are causing the system to reference a planning method that is no longer valid.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Method Status:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for planning methods in SAP (Transaction code: OKKP or similar).
  Verify if the planning