How To Fix KM627 - Local document type &1 is not allowed for planning

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 627

• Message text: Local document type &1 is not allowed for planning

What causes this issue?

Separate local document types are used for plan and actual data. The
local document type you selected &V1& is not allowed for planning.

How to fix this error?

Choose another local document type, or maintain a different local
document type for planning using the function
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORK1GCBA>Maintain Document Types for Local
Documents
</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM627 - Local document type &1 is not allowed for planning ?

  The SAP error message KM627, which states "Local document type &1 is not allowed for planning," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with planning functions. This error indicates that the document type you are trying to use for planning purposes is not permitted in the system configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type specified (represented by &1 in the error message) is not configured to be used for planning in the system. This could be due to settings in the controlling area or the specific planning version you are working with.
  Planning Version Restrictions: Certain planning versions may have restrictions on which document types can be used. If the document type is not included in the allowed list for that version, the error will occur.
  User Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified document type for planning.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types in the SAP system (Transaction code: OKEQ or SPRO).
  Verify if the document type in question is allowed for planning. If not, you may need to adjust the configuration to include it.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Version Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the planning version you are using (Transaction code: KP06 or KP07).
  Ensure that the document type is included in the allowed document types for that planning version.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the document type for planning. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to planning and document types to understand any specific requirements or restrictions.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KP06 (Change Plan Data), KP07 (Display Plan Data), and OKEQ (Maintain Document Types).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KM627 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.