How To Fix KM303 - To update plan line items, make separate settings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 303

• Message text: To update plan line items, make separate settings

What causes this issue?

The plan line item update in Profit Center Accounting must be activated
separately for each controlling area, plan version and fiscal year.

How to fix this error?

Activate the update of plan line items under "Activate line items" in
your Customizing project.
Proceed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM303 - To update plan line items, make separate settings ?

  The SAP error message KM303 ("To update plan line items, make separate settings") typically occurs in the context of the Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with planning and budgeting functionalities. This error indicates that there are specific settings that need to be configured in order to allow the system to update plan line items correctly.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The necessary settings for planning in the controlling area or for the specific planning version are not configured.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not be set up to allow updates to line items.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the update.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the update from being processed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KM303 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Planning Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for planning in the controlling area.
  Ensure that the planning version is correctly set up to allow updates to line items. This can be done in the configuration path: 
  
  SPRO > Controlling > General Controlling > Planning > Maintain Planning Versions.
  
  
  Verify that the settings for the specific planning area are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform planning activities. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Review the data being used for planning to ensure there are no inconsistencies or errors that could be causing the update to fail.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the planning settings relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KP06 (Cost Center Planning), KP07 (Cost Center Planning - Change), and KP08 (Cost Center Planning - Display) to manage planning activities.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to KM303 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the KM303 error in SAP.