How To Fix KM628 - Planning layout & does not exist or contains errors

KM628 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 628

• Message text: Planning layout & does not exist or contains errors

What causes this issue?

Planning layout &V1& either does not exist or contains errors.
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System Response

You cannot continue planning.

How to fix this error?

Correct planning layout &V1& or create it, or
enter a different planning layout in planning area &V2& which is used
in planner profile &V3& or
set a different planner profile using the function "Set planner
profile".

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KM628 - Details

• The SAP error message KM628, which states "Planning layout & does not exist or contains errors," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation) when there is an issue with a planning layout that is being accessed or used for planning purposes. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Layout: The specified planning layout does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the layout name or the layout being deleted or not created yet.
  Errors in Layout Definition: The layout may exist but contains errors in its definition, such as missing key figures, incorrect characteristics, or invalid settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified planning layout.
  Transport Issues: If the layout was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process