How To Fix KG1169 - Select a planning level

KG1169 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG1 - CO-PA planning

• Message number: 169

• Message text: Select a planning level

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG1169 - Select a planning level ?

  The SAP error message KG1169 ("Select a planning level") typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to execute a planning transaction without having specified a planning level. This error is common in planning scenarios where the system requires a specific level of detail or granularity for the planning data.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You attempt to execute a planning transaction (like planning for cost centers, internal orders, etc.) without selecting a planning level.
  The planning level is not defined in the planning layout or the planning session you are using.
  The planning level is not available for the selected version or period.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KG1169 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Select a Planning Level:
  
  Ensure that you have selected a valid planning level in your planning layout or transaction. This is usually done in the selection screen where you can specify the planning level.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Layout:
  
  If you are