How To Fix KP579 - Business process &1 cannot be planned with business transaction &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KP - CO-OM Planning

• Message number: 579

• Message text: Business process &1 cannot be planned with business transaction &2

What causes this issue?

You cannot plan activity &v2& on business process &v1&.
The activity RKP2 can only be planned with business processes of
category 1 and 4.
The activity RKPL can only be planned with business processes of
category 2 and 3.

System Response

The posting is not made.

How to fix this error?

Change either the activity when you call the planning data interface or
change the category of the business process.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KP579 - Business process &1 cannot be planned with business transaction &2 ?

  The SAP error message KP579 indicates that a specific business process cannot be planned with a particular business transaction. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) and profitability analysis (CO-PA) when there is a mismatch between the business process and the transaction type being used.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatibility: The business process you are trying to plan is not compatible with the business transaction you are using. This could be due to configuration settings in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The business process may not be properly configured to allow planning with the specified transaction type.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may have restrictions on the business processes they can be associated with.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for both the business process and the business transaction in the SAP system. Ensure that they are compatible and correctly set up.
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings in the SAP system (Transaction SPRO) and check the settings under Controlling (CO) and Profitability Analysis (CO-PA).
  
  
  
  Review Business Process Settings: Ensure that the business process is set up to allow planning with the specified transaction type. This may involve adjusting settings in the controlling area or the specific business process configuration.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the business process and transaction type you are working with. This can provide insights into any known issues or additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform planning activities with the specified business process and transaction type.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific version of SAP you are using and any known issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KP06 (Cost Center Planning), KP26 (Activity Type Planning), and others related to planning in CO.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error message KP579 in the SAP Support Portal. There may be specific notes addressing this error with additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed. Other users may have encountered the same error and can share their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KP579 error and implement a solution to resolve it.